More often than I’d like to admit, my sons have encountered ignorant bigotry from their peers. It’s tough being the pace setter, but someone has to.
Posts tagged empathy
A Gift Guide Full Of Real Holiday Magic
Around this time of year many bloggers come out with holiday gift guides, listing of all the things you should be buying for your friends and family. I’m going to put a spin on that this year, by sharing a list of charities my family supports.
Daddy, What Does Transgender Mean?
How do you explain transgender people to your kids? Honestly and with age appropriate language of love and tolerance. It’s not hard.
The Play Of The Game
We all put our kids in sports for different reasons. I’d love for them to be successful at a game, master it and be a star. It’s not happening, so I’ll settle for my sons winning at life.
WE Day And Raising Empathetic, Charitable Kids Who #RiseAbove
I knew my son was a different kind of kid when he turned to me on a camping trip 2 summers ago and said “Daddy, is it okay if I go and play hide and…
The One Thing All Superheroes Have In Common
There is one thing all superheroes have in common. No matter their backstory or power, they all care. Empathy is the thing I hope my kids take from their superhero fantasies.
The Best Father’s Day Ever
I had the best Father’s Day ever this weekend. I watched my boys play, share, and care for each other. We just soaked up a perfect weekend away.
These Men Make Me Want To Be A Better Dad
I am part of a fraternity of fatherhood that makes me want to be a better dad. This week we lost our leader, Oren Miller. It’s been a high and low week.