The year 2020 brought a lot of uncertainty for everyone in the world due to the pandemic. That uncertainty was a source of anxiety for us all. We had no idea when we would see our families, get back to normal life, or if we would get sick during the Read more…
When the word “addiction” comes up, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I’d imagine that the first image or thought is someone using drugs or alcohol. The second thought you may have is someone with a gambling addiction. However, it is important to note that addiction can Read more…
Empathy is a skill that allows us to connect with others. It is an important skill to develop since it is the ability to understand another person’s perspective and feelings while using that understanding to guide our actions. Empathy allows people to move forward as a society and discontinue the Read more…
As a parent, I want nothing but the best for my daughter. I want her to have access to the best opportunities that she can have throughout her life. Also, I want her to make the best choices as she grows up. However, it is my responsibility to teach her Read more…
Have you ever heard the phrase “hurt” people hurt people? I didn’t until I was listening to Aba and Preach discuss this on their videos on YouTube. After hearing this, it made me examine the way I interact with people when I am upset. If I have to be completely Read more…
In today’s society, we have seen many people discuss their idea of how men should be. This is due to many traditional beliefs being challenged from the media, women, and men. There are ton of buzz words that have been thrown out regarding these discussions. One of these buzz words Read more…
As a human being, what is one of the scariest things that we can encounter? Some of the first things that come to mind are an animal attack, death, flying and a ton of other things. However, one thing that strikes fear for just about anyone is the fear of Read more…
The college application process is an area that trips up a lot of parents and students. There are so many terms, deadlines, and information that can lead to confusion. What type of university does your child want to attend? What type of deadline do they need to consider? Luckily for Read more…
What is one thing that everyone will experience in life? This experience is not a pleasant one for anyone. To be honest, it just flat out sucks. The experience I am referring to is rejection. Rejection is a part of life. Anyone that you know or have met has had Read more…
Have any of you ever heard the phrase “be the best version of yourself” or some variation of it? What does that phrase even mean? Are those just hollow words or do they actually have a deeper meaning? To me, that phrase resonates on a deeper level as I try Read more…
If you are currently in a relationship or been in a long-term relationships, you may have either had one of these experiences. Experience 1: You’re doing your thing and helping out whenever your partner asks you for help. One day, your partner starts to complaining about how you aren’t helping Read more…
How many of you have a hard time leaving “work” at work? Do you carry the stress of your job home? Has work impacted your relationships, hobbies, or personal life? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this could mean that you have some struggles with managing your Read more…
In today’s world, many of us are trying to seek out ways to meet new people and find love. One way to do this is through online dating. There are many different online dating platforms such as Tinder, Plenty of Fish, OkCupid, Match, E-Harmony, Bumble among many others. However, there Read more…
Dear Dads of the World, For everyone that has joined me in this journey of creating this blog, I believe that you all have seen my passion for talking about fatherhood and providing parenting tips. Fatherhood is a beautiful thing. Us dads fulfill a role that cannot be duplicated for Read more…
Some of you may not be aware but in my day job I am a high school counselor. In this role, I help students schedule classes, process any social or emotional concerns that arise, advocate for equity among all students, and help breakdown any road blocks that are presented in Read more…
Do you ever want to give your child everything you never had growing up? Do you ever feel guilty when you can’t buy them that toy they had their eye on at the store? If your answer is yes to any of those questions, then you are like most parents. Read more…
What is something you love to do but are embarrassed to share with the world? If everyone finds out about this hobby, they will think you’re weird, strange, or make fun of you. My word of advice to you all is to own it. Don’t be afraid to be yourself Read more…
Many parents who read this will understand that many activities, passions, and even relationships with others fall by the wayside after having a child. However, this does not mean that you have to throw in the towel of your current relationship with your spouse. If anything, it is even more Read more…
Here are a couple of fun facts for you all. I am actively seeking ways for my daughter to learn Spanish. I am not a native Spanish speaker myself. You all might wonder why in the world would I even bother teaching my daughter Spanish. You might wonder how is Read more…
In today’s world, race relations and other differences among people are hot button topics in our country. When you go to the grocery store, you will notice people who will look differently than you, speak different languages, different ages, and in relationships that might look different than your own. You Read more…
One of my goals that I have as a parent for my daughter is to build a confident child. I believe that building confident children will allow them to feel secure in taking appropriate risks, maximize their talents, and fulfill their life’s purpose later on in adulthood. It is easy Read more…
My Top 8 Self-Care Tips Previously, the article “Men: Why Bother With Self-Care” discussed why self-care was important. I want to follow-up with you all on some ways that I practice my own self-care. My goal is to provide all of my readers a list of self-care tips that could Read more…
To my fellow black fathers, Firstly, I want to recognize we are a unique group of men who are strong and resilient. Despite this fact, we face many different burdens placed upon us from the society we live in today. Some of these burdens include stereotypes, beliefs, and pressure as Read more…
Dear future dads, What a time to be alive! Soon you are about to embark on a wonderful journey called fatherhood. I am still at the beginning of the journey but I have learned soooooo much in the past two years. It is crazy to think about the growth I Read more…
Why is self-care important? This blog discusses the attitudes men have regarding self-care. We dive into the importance of it and how we can plan to do it.