Yesterday I gave a talk for my daughter’s high school class about my winding career path. Here’s why I love career days.

As fathers, we play a profound role in families and communities. Though the daily responsibilities of fatherhood keep us busy providing care, love and guidance, an essential aspect of fatherhood often goes overlooked: civic engagement.- Kenneth Braswell

As a parent, I get to experience the joy of having a front row seat to watching them grow. Even if it’s from the driver’s seat, from my vantage point, it’s still the best seat along the ride.

London arrived at a time in our lives when hope was what we needed most.

It’s a beautiful thing to see the people you love win.

What does our model of “adulting” look like and how is it preparing our kids for the future?

I’ve been so focused on helping my oldest two learn and practice executive functioning skills, that I’ve not paused long enough to pay attention to what they already know how to do.

We’re a sports family now! It’s a whole new thing for us.

Yesterday the first day unfolded as you might imagine. We had a few hiccups, there were moments of surprise and nostalgia (we have a high schooler!). But in the end, we made it through.

At some point we collectively decided that neighborhoods weren’t actually places to come together. My neighbor Mrs. Cynthia is changing that narrative.