Happy accidents: Our parenting game is a little like a Bob Ross painting
A timeworn insight from the late painter carries a parenting lesson for me and my wife – and more so the older we get.
How spilled milk (and my patient wife) taught me a parenting lesson
I’m granting my wife the totally made-up Thanksgiving Day Parent of the Year Award for demonstrating what I almost didn’t: sincere patience and kindness.
Our 3-year-old’s selfie game is money, but I’m not feeling it
Educators across Idaho and the nation have limited or nixed cellphone use in their schools.
I injured myself on our family road trip. It was worth it
If making memories was the goal, we did OK in the end.
No kidding: Turns out dad jokes are good for us
Humor could be the key to good parenting.
Questioning your child’s behavior? Try this.
“Dad, you’re not the boss of me,” our 3-year-old daughter said for no reason at all.
When life hands you a heatwave, make lemonade
Many lessons can be learned when trying to turn a profit.
‘Accidents’ and a rotten sandwich: Providing structure for our kids requires balance
We’ve found our children do better when parameters are set and expectations are communicated. But we also see value in “unschooling.”
My daughter asked how I’ll pay for her college degree. I’m still paying for mine.
Unlike loans, you don’t have to pay grants back. While scholarships are often merit-based, grants like the the one I received are typically awarded on financial need.
‘Chocolate milk and cereal’: Eating healthy isn’t just our family’s struggle
The U.S. diet is worse than bad — it’s deadly, a 2022 NPR article explained.