We had a tornado blow through our home recently. Not literally, thankfully. And no one was injured, although they might have been if things had gone just slightly differently. No, this tornado was very localized and I would venture to say it has struck in other homes on occasion. This kind of tornado, unlike the real ones that take down houses and destroys lives, normally … [Read more...] about How to Survive Your Child’s Emotional Tornado: What You Need to Hear
Six Hacks to Help Dads Be Better Servant-Leaders
This post is the first of a two-part set on “servant leadership”. Part one will concentrate on some life hacks to help dads develop a servant-leader mindset at home. The second post will focus on what servant-leadership looks like at work, regardless if you’re a “formal” leader or not. A Rough Start to Leadership In 6th grade, I ran for class president. I was the new kid in … [Read more...] about Six Hacks to Help Dads Be Better Servant-Leaders
30 Rules for My Son
I have one son and three daughters. I love them all dearly. But I DO believe boys and girls are different for more than just biological reasons. So when I saw this list that a friend posted on Facebook about sons, I thought it would be appropriate for all suburban dads. Enjoy. I laughed hard at #2 & #3. I should heed #26 more often. And I love #s 11, 12, 16 … [Read more...] about 30 Rules for My Son
9/12 Is Why Dads Persevere
Today is 9/11. There is no shortage of tributes, memorials, and ceremonies for 9/11. And there never should be. By the time I post this, it will be 9/12 in New York, Washington, D.C. and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. As a husband, father, and veteran I thought it might be fitting to write about the day after 9/11. The day after our country got punched in the gut. The … [Read more...] about 9/12 Is Why Dads Persevere
Hat-Wearing Rules Dads Must Follow
A Closet Full of Hats How many hats do you own? Some professions require them, like construction or the military, while they’re optional for others such as food service workers. (The next time you’re in a fast food restaurant look to see who’s wearing a hat and who is not.) But what about hats outside of work – how many do you have in your closet? And more interestingly, how … [Read more...] about Hat-Wearing Rules Dads Must Follow