James Dudelson 8/30/26 James Dudelson 8/30/26

My Son Didn’t Break My Screen Time Rules. He Beat Them.

I made him coupons. Walk the dog, ten minutes. I forgot to put an expiration date on them, so he saved up two weeks of chores and spent the lot in one sitting.

James Dudelson 8/26/26 James Dudelson 8/26/26

Teaching Kids Self Control When You’re the One Yelling

I promised myself I’d never lose my temper the way my father did. Then I heard my own voice come out of my six-year-old, in my own driveway, in front of a neighbor.

James Dudelson 4/12/22 James Dudelson 4/12/22

Gifting an Experience

When toys and Roblox don't cut it anymore, what kind of gift can you give your children (and yourself)? An experience, of course!

James Dudelson 3/17/22 James Dudelson 3/17/22

Lucky Dad

St. Patrick’s Day brings me back memories of the day I learned the true meaning of family.

James Dudelson 10/19/21 James Dudelson 10/19/21

How to Stop Hating Being a Parent

Is parenting giving you bad hair days every day? Are you out of patience even before the next fighting over toys starts? Do you feel like crying at the sight of wall cleaning products? My six short tips should help you face your parenting feelings and guide you to a better relationship with yourself and your kids.