Looking out Loud

on life, times, and little minds

Because ordinary moments are anything but…

Preparing a first 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat: What I wish I would’ve known

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Going to your first Vipassana 10-day course? Here’s what to know, how to prepare, and answers to common questions.

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Slow down: Why are we in such a rush to get to the future?

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Get ready for the future. But don’t miss the life in front of you right now.

Cool density experiment for kids with legos honey oil ping pong ball

Legos, honey, and ping pong balls: A fun experiment with density

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This is an easy one that you and your kids will enjoy. Plus, get a cool window into what stuff is made of.

Guide your children by walking through your childhood

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You are laying the foundation for your child’s future mind.

Connect with your kids.

Prepare your kids.

Take care of yourself.

More present in moments.

More control over time. 

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Connect - making time that matters

Prompts to spark connection.
Projects to engage kids’ curiosity and creativity—that you’ll enjoy too.

Prepare - learn better, teach better

What should you teach your kids? How do you get them ready for their future?
Learn what the science says. Along with tips, tricks, and lessons from our experience.

Reflect - take time to step back and reset

Life goes fast. Are you living time well spent?
Become a better you, one day at a time.

Discover ways to engage your kids, create meaningful memories, and make learning fun.
Or just have a peek through another parent’s eyes.

Journeys of fatherhood…

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We’re moving our family to another country for a year

We’re submitting our family to an unnecessary experiment. Here’s why we’re leaving our simple life, and how we got organized to make it happen.

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What does 40 years look like?

Take a visual trip through the past 40 years. A memory lane full of thousands of photos, news stories, tech developments, and pop culture. A journey through the coevolution of my mind, body, and the world around.

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Guide your children by walking through your childhood

You are laying the foundation for your child’s future mind.

You f— up again. Congratulations!

Every time you notice you’ve reacted poorly, you take a step forward.

Where did my day go?

Stop saving time. Start paying attention.

Got a moment?

Daily perspectives on life and little people

What should we teach our children?

The future is a great big question mark. Let’s train for that.

Why my kids’ bedroom is like your life

Where you put your time and energy becomes your reality.

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4 words to manipulate your kids

This isn’t science. But it does make transitions easier.