What’s Being Jacked All About?
First of all, welcome to my new blog! If you read my stuff on Good Circuits, Proof Rocks! or Moai Martial Arts, you’ll know some of what to expect. I am an English teacher, writer, and martial artist....
View ArticleAre You Fit for Fatherhood?
Are you fit for fatherhood? This isn’t the loaded question it appears to be. I’m not asking if you’re mentally prepared to be a dad, and I’m not questioning your competence. What I mean is, are you...
View ArticleThe Jacked Dad Beginner’s Guide to Nutrition
Are you setting a good dietary example for your kids? If you’re a drive-thru regular or a bag-of-chips snacker, then probably not. Even if you are health conscious, truth is, you may only eat well...
View ArticleThe Single Most Important Thing to Teach Your Child
Here’s a quick post on why the Japanese manufacturing concept of kaizen is probably the most valuable lesson you can teach your child. A word meaning “continuous improvement”, or literally “good...
View ArticleFive Great Websites for Dads
There aren’t many resources on the web for dads–other than this site, of course! Here’s a quick list of some of my favorites. Some I found before starting this blog, some after. All are full of...
View ArticleThis Used to Be Me
When I was young, I never wanted to be a dad. I didn’t have a great childhood at home, at school, or anywhere else for that matter. I was bullied by others and even myself. I never even wanted to …...
View ArticleThe Best Parenting Advice for the Modern Family
Here’s a classic parenting mindset, wrapped into a poem, that can be easy for us to forget nowadays. A child is not a problem to solve or a riddle to unravel, a task to master or a horse to break; …...
View ArticleSome Questions About Child Abuse
It’s been a little while since my last post, and I apologize for that. As a high school teacher, the end of June includes the prom, finals, and graduation–events that the kids love but teachers have to...
View ArticleQuick and Dirty Review: Onnit 180
A while back I reviewed some popular nootropics that I’ve been experimenting with since my son was born. As nearly all parents can attest, starting a family while maintaining mental acuity is like...
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