This had been the year where I’d decided to make a change, yep I am that person that waited until the new year. Fresh start and all that. I realise that we are now in Febuary but I just wanted to talk about a few changes I have made within my mindset this last month. … Read more
It has taken three generations of anti-smoking campaigns to finally make smoking uncool. My son (age 7) asks, “why would someone do that? It seems kind of stupid.” I laugh and think to myself, “what a different world it was in the 70′s and 80′s when I grew up.” Smoking was cool back then. Movie … Read more
I am often asked what exactly is a CDO, Chief Domestic Officer. It is more than a fun title for stay at home parents, it encompasses all that we do on a daily basis. A CEO oversees all departments within a company, but a CDO does what all departments do in a company (in this … Read more
With more and more dads choosing to stay home to raise their children I am surprised that media outlet have yet to embrace dads for blogs, parenting advise columns, guest writers and the like. At the very least, rename the “mom” columns and blogs to “parents” and have both moms and dads input. Whether a … Read more
Huh? Ban homework? When I first read Should Schools Ban Homework? in the CNN Opinion section I thought, with the current state of our educations system, the idea of no homework is absurd, but change is needed…I don’t believe eliminating homework is the answer, but rather a different approach to homework should be taken. Instead … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re out in public, someone who is a little different walks by, and you hold your breath in hopes the out loud question doesn’t come…but it does. Kids will be kids. They are naturally curious and have not yet learned to be subtle in asking questions, especially in public. What to … Read more
Dearest Internship Supervisor, Had you asked me two years ago where I’d be working this past summer, I probably would have said Trump. Or the PGA Tour. Or a small-town, low-level consulting agency. I can’t believe my third choice came true. These past few months have been a rich learning experience, especially if I decide … Read more
I just reposted a blog entry I wrote a little over a year ago with some concerns and questions about being a stay-at-home parent and whether or not to go back to work. My son is now starting 2nd grade and is becoming more self sufficient, leaving me some free time to start closing my … Read more
Safety for our children is among the number one concern of parents. Yet, time and time again, I am witness to some really bad choices made by parents. Whether it’s letting your 6 year old roam the toy store by himself or allowing a child to run through a parking lot, the lack of common … Read more
I recently was contacted by one of my readers asking for some advice and insight on the decision to become a stay at home dad and re-entering the workforce after years of full-time parenting. These concerns cross both stay at home dads and stay at home moms alike. The dreaded “resume gap” can instantly send … Read more