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June 2025

Work Hard. Dad Harder.
A Father’s Battle to Balance a Demanding Job with the Little Moments That Matter Most
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Top 5 ‘90s Movies I Forced My Teen to Watch (Because They’re Awesome and I'm Right)
Let me start with this: raising teens is humbling.
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The Daddy-Daughter Road Trip:(And the Glorious Detour into Chaos)
There are moments in parenting that feel like they should come with a soundtrack.
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Friends, Followers, and the Fine Print
Raising a teen in the age of ghosting, group chats, and glitchy connection.
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Winning an Argument with Your Wife 101
An educational guide in the art of glorious, well-articulated, respectfully conceded defeat.
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The Leftover Life: Why My Kid’s Plate Is My Favorite Menu
Confessions of a Dad Who’s Eaten More Cold Nuggets Than Hot Meals This Year
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Where Did the Dance Floor Go?
Back in my day, we danced ‘til we stank. Now they pose, post, and peace out in five. A sweaty ode to the school dances that raised us—and a quiet plea…
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How to Train Your Sleepless Dragon
A father’s guide to emotional damage, white noise confusion, and the myth of the 12-hour sleeper.
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May 2025

Proving to Your Teen You’re Still the Better Athlete 101
A masterclass in denial, pulled hamstrings, and humble pie.
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“We’re Not Getting a Dog” — Famous Last Words
How I went from reluctant pet owner to full-blown dog dad without ever agreeing to it
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Top 5 Things to Do on Memorial Day (That Will Absolutely Go Off the Rails)
Memorial Day: the unofficial start of summer, the first test of your grill skills, your patience, and whether your kids can make it more than 11 minutes…
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