Taking Time to Reset
Yesterday I decided that I had enough, and that the two of us needed a quick reset.
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AfroDaddy
Jul 102 min read
Feeling Grateful To You all
I've ranted and complained about this issue for years, and now I've got a whole new experience to talk about.
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AfroDaddy
Jan 252 min read
Surviving the Daily Catch Up [Decade of Dad]
This is like holding water in your hand. You've got to be firm and steady, but relaxed and calm all at the same time.
AfroDaddy
Jan 182 min read
Your kids will remember every negative thing you say
So I think for 2024, we all have to really think hard about what that overall message we are delivering to our kids is.
AfroDaddy
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Why Your Man Won't Go To Therapy
After saying this, most people giggle, because they know how unlikely that is for most men. But why is that? Why won't men get help?
AfroDaddy
Sep 26, 20231 min read
The one thing parents need to survive work trips
Are you showing that person the gratitude they deserve? What do you need from your partner to make your work trips less stressful?
AfroDaddy
Sep 19, 20231 min read
6 Annoying Things From The Internet
I got VERY ranty on this one. Here 6 things that happen to me on a daily basis that drive me absolutely crazy.
AfroDaddy
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Not Getting The Milk
What this young girl was really asking was why I decided to stay and not do the cliché of “Dad’s off to the store” only never to return.
AfroDaddy
Nov 16, 20222 min read
What every wife should say to her husband
Over the past few years, I've seen an exponential growth in how much we talk about men's mental health - and this is a good thing. That...
AfroDaddy
Sep 19, 20225 min read
When new dads don't adore their new baby
I've had a few conversations with dads that have had the same theme: "When my baby arrived I felt nothing".
AfroDaddy
Aug 8, 20221 min read
The 10 Commandments for Fathers
What are your rules for parenting? Here are 10 things that I always keep in mind as I keep moving along my fatherhood journey.
AfroDaddy
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Anxiety and Mental Health in the Home
I was privileged to speak at a recent webinar about mental health in your home.
AfroDaddy
Jun 27, 20223 min read
How Fatherhood changes you
Are you ready for the how your world and you as a person will fundamentally change when you become a dad?
AfroDaddy
May 11, 20223 min read
Killing With Kindness
I've discovered that asking the question, "Is this kind?" has been the solution to many issues in my house.
AfroDaddy
Mar 3, 20223 min read
4 Good Reasons To Be a Great Dad
It's well documented that dads play a crucial role in families but are any benefits to the dads themselves?
AfroDaddy
Jan 17, 20222 min read
The Picture I Didn't Want You To See
I was doing a great job teaching my youngest how to tie his shoe laces, and it was a cute moment, so my wife (as parents do) took a quick...
AfroDaddy
Jul 28, 20212 min read
The Time Eli Turned 6
He decided that he needed to arrive a month early, and pretty much has been dictating how his little life was going to go since then.
AfroDaddy
Jul 19, 20211 min read
Appreciation Post
(This might get me in some trouble, but this needs to be said) There is something deep down inside of my wife, Julie, that gives her the...
AfroDaddy
Jan 4, 20213 min read
36 Lessons on my 36th Birthday
Regardless of what I hope to do (or not do, actually) today, I can't help but think about what I've learned during my 36 years on the planet
AfroDaddy
Dec 15, 20202 min read
Making my own inner circle
Our job is to make a safe space where our children know they belong, and maybe we just end up making a place for ourselves too.
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