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.
Fix Your Focus Modes On iPhone
Learn how to set up Focus Modes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to block distractions and filter content to be more present at work or kids.
How to Protect Your Focus Time (Whether You’re a Parent, a Writer, or Both)
Struggling with screen addiction? Learn how to protect your focus time, limit distractions, and spend less time on screens with these four practical tips.
Writing In The Margins – How I Find Time for Writing As A Stay-at-Home Dad
Summer is starting, so my roles are about to switch from writer/dad to dad/writer, as my kids come first. However, I don’t want to give up everything I’ve built and lose the momentum I’ve created this year. I…
NEX Playground Review: Can It Curb Screen Addiction in Toddlers?
I bought the NEX Playground hoping it would give my son a way to enjoy screen time without the meltdown that came when it was time to stop. After a few months of use, here’s the honest truth…
Parenting Is Not For The Weak
Parenting isn’t for the weak—especially when the flu hits your entire household at once. What started as a plan to return to work after the holidays turned into some of the toughest days of parenthood.
Watching Star Wars With Kids For The First Time
I wasn’t planning on watching Star Wars with kids yet, but after a trip to Disney World got them hooked, I had no choice. Here’s a dad’s thoughts and a kid’s reaction to watching Star Wars for the…
What I Learned As A Stay-At-Home Dad In My First Year
It’s been over a year since I became a stay-at-home dad. I didn’t intend to be a stay-at-home parent when I left teaching. I wanted more time with my family than coaching allowed. But one thing led to…
Beach Vacation – Part 2 – The Nightmare Return Home
After one of the best trips we’ve had, this is the story of one of our hardest travel days home. We fought darkness, rain, sleep, missing orders, and more.
Beach Vacation — Part 1 — Our First Beach Vacation As a Family of 4
Back when I was a teacher, the space between Christmas and Spring Break seemed to drag. Luckily, tennis tournaments took me out of the classroom and gave me a different type of day. Now that I’m a stay-at-home…
I’m At A Crossroads – A Late Life Career Change
Hi, I’m Jarrett. I’m over forty, in the middle of a career change, and don’t know what to do with my life. Since I became a stay-at-home dad, I feel adrift with myself. I never meant to be…
