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Becoming a better dad, while still growing up myself
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Run the race you’re in

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Thoughts of future pain made my current struggle hurt more. The key is to catch that mental time travel and come back to now. read more
A bit lost audiobook

A Bit Lost [audiobook]

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Listen: When Little Owl falls out of the tree, it takes some help from new friends to track down his mummy. Fun voices keep kids engaged. read more
Trans-Siberian express train through Russia

“History is a map of the past, from a particular point of view, to be useful to the modern traveller.”

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You can’t change your past, but you can choose to connect the dots in different ways. read more

“When I die, I want my body to be eaten by a lion.” – my child

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His reason surprised me. read more
Balloon against a glass ceiling

“When mommy’s upset, you need to be extra happy.” (a conversation with a 10-year-old)

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We all get down. And when it’s your partner’s turn, you need to be the counterweight. read more

Show your kids this flippin’ robot

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This current event is a cool way to connect with your kids. read more
Finishing a 1000-piece Asia jigsaw puzzle

What to do if you spill water on a jigsaw puzzle

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This is how to dry wet puzzle pieces so they don’t fall apart. read more
"You are what you do, not what you say you'll do." – Carl Jung​​​​​​​​

“You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.”​​​​​​​​

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How do you spend your time? That’s who you are. read more
"You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits"

“You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits”

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Do you want to see into your future? Take a look at your habits today. read more
Quote - Every action is a vote for the person you become

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become”

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Nothing stays the same. Do your actions casts votes for who you want to become? read more
Boxing gloves title

“Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.”

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We all carry multiple titles. Which do you prioritize when you walk in the door? read more

Christmas Eve guilt

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Did we get them enough? Did we get them too much? Every year the same questions, doubts, and guilt. read more

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled”

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To teach our kids, we must know how they learn. read more
Broken Barcelona tiles

“Press ‘B’ to skip tutorial”

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It’s not always necessary to drive the lesson home. Even after a little blood. read more

“Don’t be such a dad” – How do I do that?

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I don’t know how not to be a dad. And I’m still learning how to be one, too. read more

No, dads do not have their shit together

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We are works in progress. We crash, and we keep trying. Because that’s what real dads do. read more

The kind of dad who cries

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I was once lost in Hong Kong. Not really lost, lost. But certainly wandering without a great deal of purpose. I walked through markets, noted the contrast of beggars and…

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How to appreciate your body, right now

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You know that amazing feeling the day after you’ve been sick? Here’s how to notice it everyday. read more

“Don’t spend too much time regretting…”

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Said my wife. “Focus on the time you have in front of you. Do your best and enjoy.” read more
Field of white dandelions

“There’s a lot of wishes in this yard.”

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Your perspective becomes your life. Do you see weeds or wishes? read more

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