Mom is magical. As I write this, my wife, Rocky, is in Kenya. But she uses magic to be with us each day. She will be there for nine more days working at Saint Monica’s Childrens Home. I know this number, not because I’m good with math or because I ...

So many of the soft skills that I teach to new Customer Service Representatives relate to other relationships in life. I’m always trying to be a better husband and a better father, so as I teach my current class about these soft skills I couldn’t help but reflect on how ...

Some people experience bonding with their child during the first few moments of life , or the first months of caring for them at home.  I on the other hand did not.  People describe bonding as an intense emotional connection that they feel with their kids.  More than just loving them, ...

I’m the type of dad who likes to get things done.  And if there’s a problem, I’m going to come up with some sort of solution to fix it, temporarily or permanently.  Even if it doesn’t get an A+ for style.  My wife on the other hand would probably rather ...

It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  It’s Super Daddy! At least that’s how my son and daughter see me!  As Super Daddy, I can lift anything, fix anything, do anything.  I can launch Ella and Pax into outer space and catch them when they come flying back to earth. I’m able to pedal ...

Lately my daughter has been carrying around her yellow flower blanket everywhere she goes.  When she wakes up she grabs it before going downstairs and usually sits with it on her lap while she drinks her milk.  Then throughout the day, she thinks about it out of nowhere.  And has ...

Lately my daughter has been carrying around her yellow flower blanket everywhere she goes.  When she wakes up she grabs it before going downstairs and usually sits with it on her lap while she drinks her milk.  Then throughout the day, she thinks about it out of nowhere.  And has ...

What do you do when you don’t feel like going to church? I struggled with this Sunday afternoon.  I was supposed to lead singing, but I didn’t feel like my heart was in the right place. I just finished a hard conversation that left me hurting.  At that moment I ...

Remember what life was like without any kids?  I can almost not imagine how things were before Ella and Pax were born.  I’m not talking about how easy it was to go somewhere without having to pack a diaper bag, stroller, carry on suitcase full of changes of clothes and ...

On Father’s Day, I set out to make resolutions to become a better dad.  My initial thoughts turned to spending more time with my kids, and having more fun and memorable experiences with them.  I want to be that creative dad.  I want my kids to know that I love ...