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Oct 13
We’re All In This Together, Right?

From the archives, 2018: My great-grandmother came to the United States from Hungary as a toddler three generations ago. She was woken up in the middle of the night, as the story has been told to me, and taken over the mountains to board ships that were headed for the USA. She and her family were fleeing the […]

Oct 10
A People’s History of the United States

If you have not yet read “A People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn, I highly encourage you to do so. It’s not an easy read, but it is a meaningful one. The book helps show the whole picture of American history I never got in school. It’s told from the point of […]

Oct 07
“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” is an Adventure Full of Spectacle, Hilarity, and Life Lessons

Own the all-new collector's edition now on digital, blu-ray, and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Oct 07
“Olive All At Once” Shares With Readers How Feelings Aren’t Binary and That’s Okay

A picture book from bestselling Good Night Yoga author Mariam Gates that teaches kids that feeling different emotions all at once is more than OK—it’s a wonderful part of being human.

Oct 07
Ditch the Cover: A Dad’s Feelings on Open Air Breastfeeding

I'm just going to say it upfront. I'm a huge supporter of open-air breastfeeding. It's natural. It's beautiful. It's 100% acceptable and supported by my wife, family, and myself.

Sep 20
Parenting Without Backup

Parenting isn’t easy for anyone. If they tell you it’s a breeze they are lying to you OR they are doing it with help. “Daddy! Can I…?” “Daddy, what does this mean?”“But, Why?” I’ve spent weeks at a time being the only person physically responsible and geographically near my kids. Earlier this year, (and the […]

Sep 19
Amerika, I’m Disappointed In You…

I believed better of Amerika back in 2024. I didn't love Harris as a candidate, but knew then (and now) that she was the far better choice to Trump. The shock has turned into fear, then numbness, and now it is birthing rage.

Sep 18
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” Announced

If you are the parent of a child (of basically any age) you’ve probably seen “The Super Mario Bros Movie” a bazillion times since it was released in theaters in 2023. The movie made $1.3 billion so we all knew another movie had to be in the works. The original was (and still is) a […]

Sep 17
North Torrance HS Boys Basketball Fundraiser

My nephew's basketball team (North Torrance HS Boys Basketball in CA) is doing a fundraiser for the 2025-2026 season. Can you help him reach his $800 goal?

Sep 16
Talking to My Children About Afterlife Myths & What It Means To Be Happy

What are you doing to make life more bearable for you, your family, and even complete strangers?