Introduction Hi everyone! I want to share my experiences with addiction, mental health, and being a father. My name is Nick and I was born and raised in Erie, PA. Currently, I’m a father of two adorable daughters (Addie and Read more…
This past year has been a lot of ups and downs with everything that life has thrown us. To say this has been easy is not the case. We have seen many changes take place within the world. For example, Read more…
I won’t ever forget the day of my father’s suicide. My best friend, my god son, and I were spending time together. We were at my mother’s house. My parents co-parented me. My dad did everything in his power to Read more…
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 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 Read more…
Preschool is a fundamental part of an educational system! They play a huge role in children’s development as they set the basis for physical, cognitive, and emotional education; three elements that are vital later on in adult life! Preschools provide Read more…
The year 2020 was certainly a year I will never forget. While there was much tragedy, for me, it was a year of growth and prosperity. I had a lot of ups and downs, however, the ups far outweighed the 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 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 Read more…
Think of your family in a perfect sense. Love, smiles, happiness. Everyone remembers how it feels when things are going well. Now imagine hearing the words cancer, disease, sickness, or death. It isn’t easy to smile, or feel happy when 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. 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, 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 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 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 Read more…
Are You Prepared? Nothing can prepare you for losing a child, I know that I was not ready. When thinking back to almost 7 years ago when we had to say goodbye to our first born Olivia Hope, I can Read more…
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