-
#50PlusDad
Building a Culture and Legacy of Discipline Rooted in Love and Trust
As a 55-year-old father raising my first child, a 3-year-old son, I have come to a profound realization: discipline cannot…
Read More » -
#50PlusDad
Playground Principles: What My Son Taught Me About Discipline and Humanity
Yesterday, I took Tieri, my 3-year-and-6-month-old son to the playground. It was a joyful outing. He exercised his right to…
Read More » -
#50PlusDad
TIME WILL TELL: MY SON AND THE RISK WORTH TAKING
PREFACE This is a Long Read, But I Promise, It’s Worth Your Precious Time… There are many things in life…
Read More » -
Movie of the week
Comprehensive Review of ‘The Quilters’ from a Family Strengthening and Rights-Based Parenting® Perspective
The Quilters is a 33-minute documentary directed by Jenifer McShane, now streaming on Netflix. It provides a poignant look into…
Read More » -
#50PlusDad
DOING THE DIRTY WORK OF LOVE
Deliberately, I chose to dedicate this season of my life to being fully present in our son’s formative years. For…
Read More » -
Movie of the week
Shining Star: A Stirring Call to Remember, Rethink, and Respond
Introduction Recently, I came to a painful but irresistible conclusion: Abuse is never part of God’s plan for any child.…
Read More » -
God Makes Children Special, Not the Waiting, Every Child Carries Purpose from the Start
I was recently invited to speak at a PTA meeting in a local school. During my session, I shared a…
Read More » -
SAFE For Children Community Board
Every Step a Victory: Reflections from Day One of the Ohio Attorney General’s Conference on Victim Assistance
On May 19, 2025, I had the honor of attending Day One of the Ohio Attorney General’s Conference on Victim…
Read More » -
#50PlusDad
The Power of “WE” – Raising Tieri in a Culture of Shared Discipline
One of the most powerful ideologies shaping our family life and deeply influencing our 3-year-old son, Tieri, is the idea…
Read More » -
Raising Anchored Boys in a Drifting World
As a man raising a 3-year-old son in my twilight years, I find myself more resolved than ever: Entrenching the…
Read More »