We recently took our kids out into the woods and I was reflecting on some of the seemingly contradicotry lessons that kids learn while being, not just outside, but in completely wild places. Risk & Wisdom In wild places there are times when kids will want to jump on rocks, climb trees and push themselves…
In an earlier post I talked about why men should consider getting married young. In this post we will talk about a few other things that men should be working on in their 20s. Delayed adulthood is an epidemic in our culture and men are taking longer and longer to grow up. If men can…
Everyone wants to build a culture of respect in their household. Especially if you are the parent. It seems like kids today are not taught respect for authority today and this attitude will not serve them well in life. If kids think they are the ultimate authority in their lives, they will have trouble holding…
In this week’s episode I talk with Justin Early about his new book ‘Made for People.’ We talk about friendship and how to develop covenant friends. We also discus the importance of habits and rhythms in the life of a family. Get the DadWise Book: https://amzn.to/3Oi7ldF Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadwise Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DadWise…
This period of time will look different for every family and depending on how your wife’s delivery went, she may have different needs. If she had a c-section, she’ll be recovering from a surgery as well as trying to take care of a newborn. Your role as father and husband is going to be one…
It’s game day. You’ve done all the hard work of having the conversations, packing your bags, writing out your birth plan and now you’re just waiting. Due dates are not due dates, they’re approximations which means you just have to stay ready all the time for a couple of weeks. Make sure your phone is…
The time is nigh! (It’s nearly time for those that don’t speak old english) You are within a month of your due date and the anticipation is growing. You have likely survived the morning (all day) sickness by now and your wife is ready to get this baby out of her. She is likely having…
If you are expecting a child for the first time, you’re probably feeling a lot of things. You might be worried, excited or just trying not to think about it. Eventually you will be struck by the fact that you need to learn some things. This blog (and other DadWise resources) were created to help…
In the next few blog posts (in honor of my 4th child coming soon!) we are talking about how to prepare for your baby to enter the world. Dads have a huge part to play in the rearing of children and that starts prenatally (is that a word?)… before the baby comes out. Your wife…
You’re having a baby, that’s awesome! Now what? The next few blog posts will be dedicated to helping you bring your little one into the world. As dads enter the modern world, we are taking on more responsibility than we used to in the post-war era of America. Men are more and more present in…