JY recently had two conversations with Matthew Sloane, founder of the Fatherhood Dojo Podcast, discussing fatherhood and its impact on relationships. The first conversation, available on Spotify, focuses on nurturing strong bonds with children. The second conversation explores the influence of children on marriage. JY appreciates Matthew's support for young fathers.
Category: Parenting
Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
He who has wealth, has hope; and he who has hope has everything. Thomas Carlyle HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT A very curious thing happened last week: I was reminded that I continued to learn from my children. Oh, and there was one, more important event: our middle child was diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome. For the … Continue reading Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
Opportunity in Sadness
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. Lao Tzu Over the past several days my energy has pin-balled between sadness, shock, and disbelief. The drug overdose crisis and its poisonous and toxic drug supply in British Columbia, and in our community, has reached (finally?) our family. A community has … Continue reading Opportunity in Sadness
‘Normal’ Remixed
Everyone is normal until you get to know them. David Sim I’m currently working my way through Gabor Maté's latest book written with his son, Daniel, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. As usual, Maté's writing is efficient, effective, and to the point. With a equal parts compassion and … Continue reading ‘Normal’ Remixed
Elusivity of Success: Self Redefinition
I have been sitting as a member of a weekly men's circle for nearly five years. And in that time, I have witnessed many men weep, rage, express despair, and laugh together a whole lot! Recently, a fellow circle 'brother' shared his deep-felt feelings about success and failure as a person, man, father, and partner. … Continue reading Elusivity of Success: Self Redefinition
A Tough Question About Ourselves
Loving yourself isn’t vanity. It’s sanity. Andre Gide A recent revelation: We do not provide safety and vulnerability for us to share our gifts with each other; and just how difficult it is for most adults to talk about themselves. The fear of appearing bombastic or pretentious is often paralyzing. It is indeed a fine … Continue reading A Tough Question About Ourselves
A Humbling Dose of Perspective
As both a parent and educator, I am so grateful to a colleague for sending along this very humbling dose of parent perspective. An Israeli mother of four children candidly shares her frustration and lack of perspective about the rush to get home schooling cranked up... https://youtu.be/H7_wvQHMGOI Modelling Perspective As I make my way through … Continue reading A Humbling Dose of Perspective
Hand-Washing: Lost Art Form?
To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~Buddha Well..it's come to this has it? Videos upon videos on how to wash our hands. Hundreds of daily reminders through, print, radio, television, YouTube, Google, and even SiriusXM. Don't get me … Continue reading Hand-Washing: Lost Art Form?
What #Teens Want Us To Know About #SexEducation (and waiting for us to ask)
Parents are not sex education experts just because they are parents. ~Pepper Schwartz With our second teen hanging out with a regular female friend, we feel as though we entering into the 'fire in the hole!' phase of his pubescent maturation. Our family continues to have healthy, open, honest, and at times, uncomfortable conversations. You … Continue reading What #Teens Want Us To Know About #SexEducation (and waiting for us to ask)
Talking Porn With Our Teens Benefits Everyone
Sex education has to do with what's in people's head. ~Donna Shalala I recently came across this TEDxTalk by public health researcher and advocate, Emily Rothman. I watched it a couple of times while fully digesting the power of what she was advocating: use porn as a pretext/context to have discussions with teens about healthy … Continue reading Talking Porn With Our Teens Benefits Everyone
GETTING CURIOUS 