Boys and girls do not feel comfortable to openly communicate in the exact same settings, so here are some tips I learned from a wise old man on how to set the stage for these conversations.
Author Archive | jacob
Kelty Lakota 85 Backpack – Review
This pack was overall awesome. It was big enough. 85 liters is a large pack and I was also able to strap on a tent on the outside bottom in addition to two sleeping bags and all the other gear and clothes for two people… or at least 1.5 people.
General Mills Teaches #Howtodad With New Cheerios Commercial
General Mills has released a viral video that shows a Dad being a Dad while promoting the latest Cheerios product. I appreciate this effort and with some luck the hashtag might help the campaign get some legs beyond the initial novelty of the video.
Family Vacation Tips for Mount Rushmore South Dakota
This last summer we took our family to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. We made a four day trip out of it and learned some of the best practices for next time we head to the Black Hills.
Family Camping and Cooking
The first rule in feeding a family while camping is planning. Planning ahead for mealtime doesn’t just help you stay organized — it will also encourage you to pack only the necessities.
Some Basic Camping Tips For Small Children
There were some things I thought we did well when we took the kids camping and some things we will probably do differently next time. Here are a few quick tips.
Kid Safety At School – Review BEFORE School Starts
Before your children begin school, it is important to talk to them about family safety procedures; and overall safety going to and from school and while there. These procedures should then be reviewed before the start of each school year.
Why Beekeeping Is The Next Big Thing
People are even diving into the wild world of beekeeping, including myself. In this post I’ll tell you why I got started in beekeeping and share resources with how to get started yourself.
Fatherhood: It’s Not You It’s Me
Objectively I can admit that there is no correct way for parents to act as it relates to dealing with difficult situations and reacting to one’s environment that is incorrect for children. I have to change myself if I want to change my children and set them up for success
This One Simple Thing Will Help Your Children Avoid Misbehaviors
That is right, doing this one simple thing will help your children avoid: drugs, obesity, alcohol, cigarettes, depression, inadequate grades, eating disorders, and teen pregnancies. Today our families are under attack from about every walk of life. Full schedules, media, computers, drugs, etc. are all taking away from family time and diminishing bonds of unity. […]