Next Week, My Son And I Are Going To (The Same) School Together!

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Now that's something you don't see everyday! Both son and dad returning to school together. And to the same school as well. What are the odds?! Did the universe plan this all along? Okay, I hear ya. I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me backtrack to what led to this new chapter in my family's … Continue reading Next Week, My Son And I Are Going To (The Same) School Together!

Guest Post: The $3 Mirror That Taught My Kids (and Me) A Big Life Lesson About Not Giving Up

I can't tell you enough how grateful I am to once more return to my guest post series today, after a very long hiatus! (If you are keen to be a guest writer on my blog, please check out my guidelines for guest posts by scrolling to the bottom of my About page and share your ideas with … Continue reading Guest Post: The $3 Mirror That Taught My Kids (and Me) A Big Life Lesson About Not Giving Up

Will Changes Ever Take A Vacay? Unlikely.

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There will soon be major changes, challenges, and upheavals on my homefront. Time for me to hide under the blanket! You see, I'm not big on change. I would much rather keep things the way they are. I believe I'm not alone, although this Forbes article clarifies that people aren't so much hating change as … Continue reading Will Changes Ever Take A Vacay? Unlikely.

Book Review — “Did I Ever Tell You?”

It's been so long since I finished reading a book cover to cover! (These days I mostly skim) So this would be an opportune time to do a book review, as I finally finished a book earlier this week. And since my last book review was posted more than six months ago. Full disclosure though … Continue reading Book Review — “Did I Ever Tell You?”

Why burden of raising kids lies heaviest on moms

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On Monday, our national daily printed a forum letter I sent them in response to a commentary piece one of their writers put out a few days before. As always, due to space constraints, the editor only printed a condensed version of my letter. As such, I've decided to reproduce the original version here instead. … Continue reading Why burden of raising kids lies heaviest on moms

Guest Post: What One Stay-Home Dad Learnt From His Sonโ€™s School Meltdowns (Part 2/2)

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Welcome to my guest post series, and especially to the second and final part of this parenting post by my fellow stay-at-home dad and pal Josiah Ng. (His bio can be found at the end of this post) (If you are keen to be a guest writer on my blog, please check out my guidelines by … Continue reading Guest Post: What One Stay-Home Dad Learnt From His Sonโ€™s School Meltdowns (Part 2/2)

Guest Post: There’s a “catch” to catching up! One dad’s warning

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Hey, welcome back to my occasional guest post series! (If you are keen to be a guest writer on my blog, please check out my guidelines by scrolling to the bottom of my About page) This year has been a bumper year for me as I was blessed with opportunities to connect with more stay-at-home … Continue reading Guest Post: There’s a “catch” to catching up! One dad’s warning

My Monday Metrical Musings #141

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Slow Down...Love Bold Slow downDeep breathsLeaves rustlingFocus there Quiet pleaseNo soundBirds chirpingAll around Power offNo screensSoak inGentle breeze Life's shortQuibble lessSeek peaceAbiding rest Time's tickingEver fastHold tightFamily's best Walk slowLet goLittle mattersLove bold

Film Review – Apple TV Documentary “Dads”

Parenting documentaries are a dime a dozen. All feature kids of course. But while most profile both the dads and the moms (mostly the moms), few focus primarily on dads. Unless it's religious in nature. Like the excellent 2014 documentary by Focus on the Family called "Irreplaceable." As well as most films (War Room; Courageous) … Continue reading Film Review – Apple TV Documentary “Dads”