Advise by an Idiot

Cute ballerina, covered in paint stains, looking at mirror of feeling proud.

The Unconscious Judgements We Make.

When Pride Turns Into Pressure: A Hard Look in the Mirror I remember how proud I felt at my daughter’s first cheer competition. She was seven, dressed in a sparkly,...

The Unconscious Judgements We Make.

When Pride Turns Into Pressure: A Hard Look in the Mirror I remember how proud I felt at my daughter’s first cheer competition. She was seven, dressed in a sparkly,...

Old wise man sitting down, watching a red Dragon fly away.

The Best Gift We Can Give Our Children?

The Best Gift We Can Give Our Children? Growing Ourselves. I'm not a parenting expert. I'm not a psychologist. I'm just a dad who made a lot of mistakes. But...

The Best Gift We Can Give Our Children?

The Best Gift We Can Give Our Children? Growing Ourselves. I'm not a parenting expert. I'm not a psychologist. I'm just a dad who made a lot of mistakes. But...

Child, looking at mirror with a thank you note, seeing a happy proud reflection of themselves.

Praise or Gratitude?

Let me start by saying this: I’ve made plenty of mistakes as a parent. That’s why I jokingly call this blog “Advice By an Idiot.” 🙃 Not because I don’t...

Praise or Gratitude?

Let me start by saying this: I’ve made plenty of mistakes as a parent. That’s why I jokingly call this blog “Advice By an Idiot.” 🙃 Not because I don’t...

An anxious child being comforted

Helping Our Children Face Anxiety

A Parent’s Honest Reflection. Anxiety is a strong fear of the unknown. And for children, it can be even more intense. Imagine being small, with almost no life experience, completely...

Helping Our Children Face Anxiety

A Parent’s Honest Reflection. Anxiety is a strong fear of the unknown. And for children, it can be even more intense. Imagine being small, with almost no life experience, completely...