We have a busy house: two (technically three) adults and five (technically four) children. We also have a dog, a cat, and numerous visitors that come by, some of them stay overnight. […]
Modern Morning Struggles
bravedaddy
I am a househusband and stay-at-home parent. I offer this sanctuary to any parent, new or otherwise, to let them know they are not alone in their daily struggles and challenges to their sanity.
Math Problems
Summary I would like the children to check their homework before putting it away. Here’s one genius method. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://brave-daddy.com/2020/03/01/math-problems/ Transcription
Letting Down Appearances (Where’s the Barber?)
As a parent, one of my main jobs is to make sure my children, all of them, look respectable. This means sometimes checking them before we leave the house and making sure […]
The Afterschool Death March
Summary I thought I could get some exercise and enjoy a nice afternoon with my daughter. My daughter thought her father loved her… This episode is also available as a blog post: […]
A Little Getaway
Coronapalooza continues to affect our daily lives. I still need to remind my little Miracles of Christ to bring a mask with them when we leave for school. Make sure people have […]
Teaching the Children
Homeschooling for another day.I try to help. They say, “No way!”Instead they’d rather run away. A morning meeting. Please sit still.It’s important. Can’t you chill?They leave the room. Run down the stairs.They […]
What I say (What I mean): Communicating with your children
Parenting’s tough. Anyone who has children knows that. Sometimes it takes more than a larynx and diaphragm to get a message across to our little cherubs. Sometimes it only takes a slight […]
Super Bowl Fun and Parties
Last night meant watching the Super Bowl. It’s nothing new for my family. Wife and I have been watching football since we were kids and like most every other house in America, […]
Walk on Frozen Water
Some days you hope your children will make good decisions in their lives. Most days you hope for a better day tomorrow. We were visiting family one day recently. If you live […]
Dog Days of Winter
We’re all continuing to adjust to the added responsibilities Doggie has brought to us and our happy home. Being a puppy with a small bladder, she needs constant walking day and night. […]
