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Talking To Your Kids About The “Adult” Games They’ll Find Online
Gambling is one of the strangest habits humans have – they knowingly risk their money in games that have a slim chance to win. Here’s how to talk to your kids about it.
How My 11 Yr Old Son Got His Rolex
It just takes one small gesture to make a fan for life. Zacharie wandered into the Rolex store on vacation and instead of being dismissed, was embraced. The rest is history.
Doctor’s Advice For New Parents Circa 1973
My parents moved houses this past summer and with it came an incredible purge of all the things they have been hanging on to over the years. They’ve known they were going to be downsizing…
What Happened When A Kid Told My Son “Being Gay Is Bad”
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.
How To Give Your Kids The Tools To #EndBullying
It’s not enough to say you will end bullying, we need to give our kids the tools to empower themselves to be empathetic in the face of adversity. To end bullying, we need to talk.
The Pros And Cons Of Letting Your Kids Play Fortnite
When should kids be allowed to play Fortnite? Here are the pros and cons and the process I took when seeing if the game was right for my sons.
We Put A Time Capsule In Our Kitchen Island
A family time capsule is easy to create and hide. Here’s what we put in our time capsule and where we hid it in our kitchen. It’s a fun family activity!
Charlie Is 8
These little annual birthday letters to my boys are fun reminders of where they’ve been, where they are, and where they’re going to. Charlie is 8.
Do You Hope Your Kids Follow Your Career Path?
Do you hope your kids will follow your career path and take up the family business? I just want my boys to be happy, but it sure made me proud when Charlie was a media pro for a day.
I Remember When I Was Your Age
I remember when I was 10. My oldest is now 10 and suddenly things get real as I will really understand what growing up is like, but will he really understand that I understand?
When Are Kids Old Enough To Walk To School Alone?
When is it okay for kids to walk to school alone? When they’re old enough. The problem is that age varies from parent to government.
Dear New Parents, Here’s All The Things You Need (And All The Things You Never Need Even If You Think You Do)
Here’s a gear guide for new parents showing off the things you DO need, but also the things you DON’T need. So much ridiculous things are thrown at new parents, heed these warnings!
The Back To School Bed Time Chart For Kids
What time should your kids go to bed? This handy bed time chart for kids created by a Wisconsin school will get them the most sleep for every age.
Dads Talking To Kids While Shaving: Charlie
I loved spending time watching my dad shave when I was a kid. Here’s a series of videos of me test driving the Philips OneBlade and talking about life.
Life Is Better When You’re Dirty
What’s it’s like to raft the Bow River with kids? Well you just take a deep breath and let them go. Life is better wet and dirty.