Have you ever felt like raising boys today is like trying to bake a cake without a recipe—you toss in ingredients and hope something edible comes out? I often find myself scratching my head, wondering if I'm doing it right or inadvertently making things worse. To add to my own inabilities, it seems that the world today is a confusing place for young men. One that hasn't quite … [Read more...] about Why Today’s Boys are Lost (and What We’re Missing)
The Real Crisis Facing Men Today: Identity, Mental Health, and Masculinity
You know, I've been on a bit of a quest lately. Not the kind where you pack a sword and set off to slay dragons—though that does sound more exciting—but a quest to understand what it means to be a man in today's world. And let me tell you, it's more perplexing than trying to assemble furniture with instructions in Swedish. The Modern Male Conundrum Understanding the … [Read more...] about The Real Crisis Facing Men Today: Identity, Mental Health, and Masculinity
Good Shape vs. Shredded: Why Healthy Body Fat and Maintenance Workouts Matter for Busy Dads
I used to think being in shape meant having abs sharp enough to julienne a carrot. Six percent body fat? Sure, that sounded like the golden ticket to peak health and ultimate manliness. But you know what? It turns out, just because I could see every vein in my forearm didn’t mean I’d unlocked some sort of dad superpower. If anything, it just meant I was hangry and debating … [Read more...] about Good Shape vs. Shredded: Why Healthy Body Fat and Maintenance Workouts Matter for Busy Dads
What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol: My 3-Year Journey to Better Health and Relationships
How It All Started I once heard comedian Jerry Seinfeld joke about "Night Guy" always ruining things for "Morning Guy." It always made me laugh—until I realized my own Night Guy had been consistently sabotaging my mornings for years. That realization hit me hardest one groggy, pre-dawn morning, surrounded by screaming kids, a toddler loudly demanding breakfast as if his life … [Read more...] about What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol: My 3-Year Journey to Better Health and Relationships
What Is Dadcipline? How I’m Building Consistency, Calm, and Leadership at Home
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesBy Geoff Griffin I never thought I'd need "discipline" to be a good dad. I thought love would be enough. I thought instinct would kick in. I thought I'd just figure it out as I went. But somewhere between late-night diaper changes, work stress, and losing my temper during a bedtime meltdown, I realized something:I wasn’t being the dad … [Read more...] about What Is Dadcipline? How I’m Building Consistency, Calm, and Leadership at Home