3 Ways to Balance Work and Family
I was recently asked about how I balance work and family. No matter your job or level of busyness, it’s tough to manage everything. I travel a
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3 Ways to Bomb Tough Conversations With Your Kids
When my son was 12, we began talking with him about sex. I’ll never forget how painfully awkward I made it. I’m a very empathetic person, so I
5 Ways to Bond With Your Kids Every Month
“When’s the next All Pro Dad chapter meeting?” my daughter asked out of the blue. The All Pro Dad chapter she was talking about is a monthly
3 Ways You Have to Show up for Your Kid
My oldest daughter is on the junior varsity cheerleading team. On Thursday nights when they play, there are no dads in the stands. You might
Referee, Cheerleader, or Coach: Which Dad Are You?
On a cold night, I sat watching a JV football game my daughter was cheering in. While shifting around trying to stay warm, I noticed three roles.
5 Small Changes That Lead to Big Results
I’ve heard it said that “small hinges swing big doors.” And I think that’s true—that there truly are small changes you can make that can
5 Things You Should Say to Your Child All the Time
My eldest son was struggling as a junior in high school. When confronted with questions about why he was struggling inside and outside the classroom,
4 Surprising Ways to Connect With Your Wife (Especially No. 3!)
Give me 10 seconds and I can tell you where my wife, our three kids, and my parents are at this very moment. I can even tell you how fast our
3 Signs You’re Growing Old Instead of Growing Up
This May, I’ll turn 42. With each passing year, I seem to realize a bit more just how important it is that I’m being intentional with my life. At
3 Reasons You Need to Be the Calmest Person in the Room
My wife and I were watching the news, unaware that our kids were behind us watching too. We saw all the events unfold surrounding the Afghanistan
5 Things Teens Need But Won’t Ever Ask For
Moody teenagers who want nothing to do with their parents are so common it’s become a trope. Parents often assume that the best thing for our teens
4 Things to Do When Your Wife Won’t Touch You
After having our first child, my wife wasn’t thinking about sex at all. Her body, emotions, and mind were changing. I was sleep-deprived for the
4 Things to Teach Your Kids to Stand up For
Six-year-old Ryan Hreljac heard from his teacher that there were people in the world who didn’t have clean water. He decided to do something about
4 Things Your Kids Need to Achieve Success
Over the past decade, I’ve returned to an instrument I gave up learning when I was very young: the piano. At a young age, my mom put my sister and
5 Ways to Make Forgiving You Impossible for Your Wife
Years ago, I made a choice that prioritized my work over my marriage. In the moment, I had my reasons, but looking back, it’s clear that I made the