Category: Social Issues

Musings Social Issues

Cancel the Behavior and Not the Person: Permitting Growth Within Cancel Culture

Parenting Social Issues

Bailouts, New Hires, and More: My 10 Ideas For Opening Up Schools

Parenting Social Issues

How To Get Kids Involved With Activism

Musings Social Issues

10 Reasons Besides COVID You Should Wear a Mask

Musings Parenting Social Issues

Raising Fists with my Daughter

Musings Social Issues

Still Watching, Waiting, and Protesting

Musings Social Issues

A Call For Kindness

Whirlpool combats chronic absenteeism by donating washing machines to schools

Parenting Social Issues

Raising Boys in the #MeToo Era

I Believe Anita Hill and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford… And I’m sorry.

Kindergartners Should Not Have to Hide in Cubby Closets: Gun Control Now

Social Issues Travel

Visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Parenting Social Issues

“That’s It?” becomes “That’s It!” for my daughter after Frances McDormand’s Oscar Speech

Parenting Social Issues

Education On All Levels Must be Part of the #MeToo Movement

Parenting Social Issues Travel

Reliving the Dads 4 Kesem Hadrian’s Wall Hike, Loving My Community, and The Iris Awards

Faith Musings Social Issues

Hospitality and Grace: What the Christian Response to Immigration Should Be

Talking About Faith, Being a stay-at-home dad, and Our Violent World with The Furthering Fathering Corp.
I had the privilege of speaking on the Furthering Fathering Corp. podcast. The interview took place a couple of days after the Buffalo shooting, so we chat about that. We also talked about faith, being a stay-at-home dad in New York City, and I shared how I speak to my kids about racism and the […]
Remember Why You Love New York City at RiseNY
I have the privilege of living in the greatest city in the world. New York City has something for everyone. With great restaurants, amazing museums, historic places around every corner, and the bright lights of Broadway beckoning visitors and fellow NYC taxpayers to a night out, it’s easy to see why so many flock to […]
NYC Public Pools Open June 28th: What You Need To Know
I am always looking for ways to beat the NYC heat. I go to as many suggested price museums as I can, watch the $2 Movies, free bowling, and have been known to go to the grocery store just to take advantage of the cranked-up AC. But there is another way to beat the heat. Visit one of […]
Using Melatonin to Help My Kids Have a Consistent Bedtime Routine
I first heard about giving kids melatonin when my oldest child was around 10. That made my other kids 8, 2, and the last one wasn’t a thought yet. Other parents told me how great using Melatonin was and how it helped their children fall asleep. I was skeptical at first and didn’t like the […]
Kids Skate Free: Check to see if there is a rink near you
I take on a mission every summer to do as many free things as I can. Not that I’m cheap, it’s that I like to stay busy and staying busy adds up. I’ve made a list of free things to do in New York City and I go to the $2 Regal movies and free […]