Category: Parenting & Life
A stay-at-home dad’s honest take on parenting, leaving teaching, and raising two toddlers while building a creative career. Real struggles, real wins.
Recovery – My Vasectomy 1 Week Later Check-In
It’s been a week from my surgery. So how has the recovery been from my vasectomy 1 week later?
My Vasectomy Recovery and Post-Op Thoughts
I can only think of a few times in my life when my anxiety reached the heights it reached before my Vasectomy surgery—the birth of my sons and my wedding day. Time seemed to slow down to half…
One of the Hardest Things I Do as a Dad Is Let My Son Struggle
Becoming a Dad has been the greatest joy of my life. Little things have become heartwarming as I watch my sons grow and learn. Yet, raising kids is not for the faint of heart. I feel pretty lucky…
Avoiding the Oops – Time for a Vasectomy
This post is a little awkward. I’ve never shared anything like this with anyone but loved ones before, but next week, I have a vasectomy scheduled. Sharing this information is important so other husbands and dads know they…
Failing Grade – I Don’t Think You Understand the Assignment
Life is funny. I didn’t intend to end up where I currently am. I mean, I always figured I would end up married with kids, but I never thought I’d be a stay-at-home dad. Right now, life is…
The Tablet War | Should Toddlers Have Tablets
Let’s start the fight. Should toddlers have access to tablets? I’m honestly of two minds on the subject. I’m a technology guy by heart, but I’m also a former teacher, and I saw how bad students got when…
My 5 Favorite Toys To Entertain My Toddler
Entertaining a toddler all day can be challenging. While we play make-believe almost all day, I try to get him onto some of his favorite toys to give myself a break. The following are some of my favorite…
The Daily Routine of This Stay-at-Home Dad
The days at home with my kids are rewarding but also long. As we enter this new year, I wanted to document our schedule. Hopefully, this could help anyone trying to deal with two kids of similar ages…
Christmas Regressions, New Years Resolutions, and I Don’t Want to Do Anything
I’m tired. I know that everyone is tired right now. Christmas and New Year are in our rearview, and kids are mostly going back to school. My oldest went back to school today, kicking and screaming, and my…
The Ghost of Past, Present, and Future at JS Wordsmith
What a crazy year 2023 turned out to be. This time last year, I had an idea my year would be different, but I didn’t know how different. Here’s a reflection on the 2023 year, the changes, and…
