It feels like every news cycle brings a fresh surge of tension. Elections, protests, court rulings – whatever the headline, you can bet your kids are catching snippets at school, on TV, or in the back seat while the radio plays. They sense the worry and anger in the air even if they do not fully understand the issues.

Unlike the scary sounding title, the actual role of the Hammer is to end disputes or correct behavior when all other attempts have...

This is the 4th of the 5 roles I discussed in a previous post that every Dad has to provide for his family. As "The Law" of a household,...

An entirely underappreciated but crucial role a father plays in a household is that of the example. Children ages 3 to 7 learn primarily...

Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 servings (about 16 normal-size meatballs) This is one of my favorite memories as a kid and now I have...

This is the second of the 5 roles I discussed in a previous post that every Dad has to provide for his family. It goes without saying...

This is the first of the 5 roles I discussed in a previous post that every Dad has to provide for his family. In most families today,...

To get directly to the point, here they are: The Provider, The Protector, The Example, The Law and The Hammer. I plan on writing a full explanation in separate blog posts on each of these roles, how to do it, and what it looks like in a normal daily life example. But here is at least a brief description of what I mean by these 5 roles. Dad role 1: The provider The provider of the household is not just paying the bills, although that is a big part of it. It's making sure your

One challenge many Modern Dads face is how to create meaningful quality time with their kids during the holidays. Some families may need...

I will be completely honest. This is a much bigger challenge than I first thought. Especially with kids that are so tuned into their...