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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
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
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“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

“Don’t take pictures. Stand here and see it”

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How often do you take time to stop and really see what’s right in front of you? read more

Drive the moment you’re in

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A mountaintop snowstorm left us lost and scared. Solution? Keep going, one meter at a time. read more

Waking to a 3am tornado warning

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Safety first, but don’t freak out the kids. What would you do? read more

Am I raising imposters?

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Beware of that over-praise x criticism combo. And be kind to yourself. read more

You f— up again. Congratulations!

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

Why (un)birthdays last two days in our house

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Kids are excited. The years go fast. Here’s how stretch out the special times. read more

My 5 indispensable daily dad routines

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I’m not a very routine person. But these small daily habits add up to big changes over time. read more

Crosswalk coffee: a simple act of kindness

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What little thing could you slip into your routine to warm up someone’s day? read more

A simple Valentine’s Day gift you may have overlooked

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It’s a game. But it’s really about time together. read more