these are the trials, tribulation, and things I try to consider as a dad.
Why are kid tantrums often followed by parent tantrums? We’ve all been there as a parent. Your little one wants something, the answer is no and they get that look. Its brewing! They explode in a fit of crying,snot, and screaming. Then it hits you. That “How dare you doRead More…
Covid-19 Madness. My TFTW this week! With Covid-19 seemingly running wild across the face of the earth and all the measures in place to curb it (ie isolation) Ive got to wonder; Are we going to go back to shaking hands when this is all done? If social distancing isRead More…
Listening Listening is my thought for the week(TFTW). Let’s talk about listening. How many times a day do you utter the phrase “listen!”. Its wildly infuriating when you’re trying to get out the door, get ready for bed or let face accomplish anything at all and your kids just aren’tRead More…
Write a letter to your kid. Recently Ive started a new job and met some seriously talented people. One in particular is named Phil. Phil is what I’d call a super dad. He has 6, yes 6, kids who he is very dedicated to. Phil seems to have a knackRead More…
Am I A Fraud? Are You? Can I Be A Better Dad? Someone recently commented that I was a fraud. Somehow my attempts at becoming a better dad and sharing my learning’s make it so. Let me make this abundantly clear; I’m not a parenting expert! The reason Ive builtRead More…
Thank You High Voltage Coaching! Are you ready for more? That simple question is emblazoned on the front page of the High Voltage Coaching website. Its a simple question with not so simple answers. It’s a question that invites you to level up your life and maybe even faceRead More…
TFTW:Time away makes you a better dad. If you’re like me you get set into a fairly rigid routine. Work, kids, household chores etc. Throw in a personal blog and a small business and there’s not much time left in a week for anything else. This is why my TFTWRead More…
Thanks a Million! My thought for the week (TFTW) this week is Thanks a million. Ive been fortunate enough to receive some awesome reviews on some fantastic podcasts. And to all those kind enough to share what I’m doing I say Thanks a million! Parenting After Dark. On September 26Read More…
Don’t think of a yellow square….. When I say don’t think of a yellow square what just popped into your head? Why? Lets double back to this in a bit….. A few years ago I was lucky enough to take a course on neurolinguistics. In a nutshell neurolinguistics is aRead More…
One Day my Daughter said “Dad I want some money.” My wife Stefanie and I always wanted to ensure we would teach our kids about money. However I was shocked at this statement from a 4 year old. I want to save money why shouldn’t she. I smiled and askedRead More…