“Our kids own us nothing; we own them everything.” – Ryan Holiday “Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice.” – Charles Kettering “Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.” –…
I am not in the business of marketing my family’s life to the world; instead, I seek to champion a lifestyle free from the tight reins of an overly industrialized society. The principles I picked up during my military service – “setting the example,” “leading by example,” and “leading from the front” – are ones…
“Kids don’t remember their best days of television.” “Immerse yourself in nature with your children; eventually, their insistent complaints will be replaced by the joy of discovery.” – This is my mantra as I navigate the challenges of being a stay-at-home dad to two toddlers, while also striving to liberate my family from our overly-industrialized…
What you’re about to read may seem obvious, “Of course, this is what would happen in this scenario.” Still, I think the implications of disregarding the basic premise of what I’m about to share will continue to damage our children’s health, further driving the obesity epidemic. The Madison Hypothesis “If all processed foods are removed…
While it is common to hear people say they would die for their children without hesitation, it takes more than bravery to continue living for them. As a parent, it means taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being to ensure that you can be there for your children in the long run. This…
The other day I had an unnecessary outburst at Madison for pushing, shoving, and throwing her little brother around. Screaming so wildly as I did and putting her in timeout will not achieve anything except bring me down. It also achieves nothing with Madison; she’s giggling and smiling following my reaction. It’s honestly bizarre and…
Our whole life we’ve been manipulated into certain ways of thinking and acting by the relentless pressures of Big Industry. The industries of food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, healthcare, and insurance are all striving to remain relevant, to grow, and most importantly, to make more money. And to do so, they need us, and they will…
Consistency Helps Parenting Consistency is an important aspect of parenting as it helps children to understand what is expected of them and feel a sense of security. Consistency in rules, consequences, and discipline can make it easier for children to understand what is right and wrong, and to feel comfortable in their environment. Consistency also…
This morning I spent some time reflecting on my mortality as a parent. It was a powerful and emotional experience, one that caused me to cry at times. After reading a blog about a father and his wife leaving the home where they raised their children, I couldn’t help but imagine myself decades from now…
The foods a parent and child eat, should converge, rather than diverge, to create harmony during family meals and promote healthy eating habits. As a new parent, when my oldest started eating solids, or more importantly when she started recognizing what we as the parents were eating was different than what she was, she would…