Before kids, I thought I knew my wife. After watching her become a mom? I realized I’d only scratched the surface. The Things I’ve Noticed The Patience I Didn’t Know Existed She can read the same book 47 times in a row without losing her mind. Answer the same question a hundred times. Handle chaos […]

Let me be honest: We don’t have tantrums figured out. But after hundreds of meltdowns, we’ve found some things that help—and learned what definitely makes them worse. What We’ve Learned Most Tantrums Aren’t About What You Think Kayden loses it over a broken cracker. But it’s rarely about the cracker. Usually it’s: Tired Hungry Overstimulated

Not everything expensive is worth it. But some things? Absolutely worth the splurge. After three years of parenting and way too much trial and error, here’s the gear that justified every dollar—and what wasn’t worth the hype. Worth Every Penny 1. UPPAbaby VISTA Stroller Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, it’s worth it. We’ve used ours for

Nobody talks about potty training from a dad’s perspective. It’s always “mom tips” and “mother’s guides.” But dads are in the trenches too—and honestly, we approach it differently. Here’s what worked for us (and what definitely didn’t). When We Started Kayden was about 2.5 when we began. We tried at 2 and it was a

One of the reasons Dad in the Moment exists is because I genuinely enjoy discovering local experiences. You don’t need a passport to create memories. You don’t need a major vacation. Some of the best experiences happen within a few miles of home. A new restaurant. A family breakfast spot. A hidden dessert place. A

One thing I’ve noticed recently is how easy it is to confuse activity with progress. Parents today are incredibly busy. Work. School. Sports. Activities. Appointments. Errands. Repeat. The problem is that busyness can quietly steal presence. You can be physically next to your family while mentally somewhere else. I’ve been challenging myself to ask a

Travel reveals who we really are. When flights are delayed. When plans change. When things don’t go according to schedule. Children watch everything. They watch how we react. They watch how we adapt. They watch whether we complain or solve problems. One reason I enjoy documenting travel experiences is because they reveal lessons that are

One lesson I’ve learned as a parent is that most family frustration comes from unrealistic expectations. We try to fit too much into one day. Too many rides. Too many activities. Too many plans. Too many photos. Recently, I found myself thinking about how much easier family experiences become when we stop chasing perfection and

Every parent knows the feeling. You finally get a free hour. You could work. You could sleep. You could catch up on everything you’ve been putting off. Or you could exercise. Most days, exercise feels like the least productive option. Yet it may be the most important. Fitness isn’t really about appearance anymore. It’s about

The best parenting advice I have ever received wasn’t from a book. It wasn’t from a podcast. It wasn’t from a parenting expert. It came from watching great customer service. Everywhere I go, I pay attention to how people make others feel. The host who remembers a name. The server who notices something before being