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⚡ Quick Reads & Summaries (PIN Posts)
- 📌 5 Ways to Teach Kids About Healthy Body Image and Respecting Others
- 📌 10 Weekend Adventures That Feel Like a Summer Vacation
- 📌 Raised by Wolves – Teaching My Son (and Myself) to Ask for Help
- 📌When Tightening the Reins Backfires – Quick Parenting Tips
- 📌 How to Raise Kids Their Friend Can Count On-Pin Version
- 📌 15 Epic Summer Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
- 📌 Summer Is Almost Over – 5 Weekend Tips for Mindful Dads
💙 Fatherhood Stories
- Should You Stay Together for the Kids? Why Sometimes the Answer Is No (Part 1)
- Should You Stay Together for the Kids? Why Sometimes the Answer Is No (Part 2)
- After the Break-Up: Helping Your Child Heal and Feel Safe (Part 3)
- Friends Don’t Last Forever—Unless We Learn How to Keep Them
- Summary:
A heartfelt reflection on childhood friendships and what it means to teach our kids (and ourselves) how to maintain them. Through a moment of conflict between my son and a longtime friend, I explore emotional intelligence, setting boundaries, and learning how to show up for the people who matter.
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- Raised by Wolves – Teaching My Son (and Myself) to Ask for Help
🧠 Mindful Parenting Lessons
- When Tightening the Reins Backfires: A Mindful Dad Lesson
- Win‑Win Parenting: Teaching Kids Negotiation Skills at Every Age
- Some Days Are Just Harder — And That’s Okay
- Raised by Wolves – Teaching My Son (and Myself) to Ask for Help
- The Pause That Changed Everything: When my Son’s Anger Wasn’t About Me
- Why Is Her Belly So Big? Teaching My Son to Talk About Bodies With Kindness
- Raised by Wolves: The Word I Swore I’d Never Say
🧰 Everyday Joy & Activities
🧠 Reflections & Big Picture Parenting
- Roots and Wings
- Raising Kids Is the Ultimate Long Game: Why Flexibility and Mindfulness Matter More Than Routines
- How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Date Again?
- Summary: After becoming a single dad, I had to redefine what dating means. This post reflects on how I knew I was ready, not because I was lonely, but because I had grown. I talk about what changes when you’re a parent, how to move forward with care, and why real connection still matters.
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