There’s nothing wrong with figuring out some really interesting facts about your favorite holiday. Here are 25 little-known facts about St. Patrick’s Day. — This is the best way to school your friends while you’re out tonight sharing a pint of green beer. Hit them with 25 little-known facts about St. Patrick’s Day and see…
What’s Your Transitional Object?
Everyone had a transitional object when they were children. The thing is, we likely carry this same habit into adulthood. — Last year I had Bruce Van Horn on The Old Soul Podcast (you can find that episode here). One of the things we talked about on the episode was transitional objects. The main example…
The History of Saint Patrick – a Short Story
The history of Saint Patrick is a little different than you might have imagined. Or maybe you’ve never thought about it, but now you can know is three easy minutes. — I have never given much thought to the history of Saint Patrick or a holiday named after him that has become synonymous with partying…
St Patrick’s Day Flashmob in Sydney by Tourism Ireland
I love parties as much as the next guy, but I’ve never been a part of a flash mob. I think I should add it to my bucket list. Maybe I could be a YouTube star! — Flash mob’s got a bad rap a few years ago because, like everything else, people were taking them…
Irish People Taste Test St. Patrick’s Day Treats
If you’re like me then you love holiday themed food. St. Patrick’s Day (or just Irish food in general) brings thoughts of wonderful beer and shepherd’s pie. But are these really traditional foods? — It’s always funny to find out that traditional holiday foods aren’t really all that traditional. It’s even funnier to find out…
St Patrick’s Day Songs 2016 – Irish Songs – Part 1
There’s nothing better than celebrating a holiday (St. Patrick’s Day in this case) with traditional music, U2 isn’t necessarily traditional Irish music so we included the following video. — Holiday’s make us think about wonderful memories and time with friends and family. For me, St. Patrick’s Day brings back a lot of memories, many of…
Axe Cop: A Superhero Comic Written By a Five-Year-Old
There are some things that kids do you just can’t understand. Like a 5-year-old creating a comic that has turned into a television show. — The best storytellers, in our experience, are always children. Their imaginations are in full bloom, and they aren’t afraid of bizarre tangents or incredible plot twists. (This little French girl’s…
6 Children’s Books to Help You Raise a Generous Child
These six books for kids can help parents teach their children about kindness. — If you want to raise a caring, compassionate kid, it helps to set a good example, of course. That’s what Jeff and I have been working to do with our two-year-old daughter, Leah, and she’s turned out pretty great so far,…
My Dad Is Tired Of Parenting But Won’t Admit It
My Dad had a child under the age of 12 in his house for 27 straight years now. He’s tired and I can see it, but he won’t admit it. — Parenting is often referred to as the hardest job in the world. This statement is generally mentioned when referring to a stay-at-home mom or…
Raising Minimalist Teenagers In An Age Of Consumerism
The age of consumerism has been going on for quite a while. The question is, how do you raise kids to think outside of the social norm and understand being a minimalist? — This is an article by Joshua Becker “We always pay dearly for chasing after what is cheap.” ~ Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn Four years…
Gillette Fusion Proshield And My Baby Face
Gillette Fusion Proshield is the latest five-blade razor in the Gillette line of products. I tried it out on my face and it was glorious.
4 Things Science Tells Us About Raising Responsible (And All-Around Awesome) Kids
Want to raise compassionate and responsible children? Here’s what scientific research says about parenting. — Written by Kathryn Hawkins Should you focus on attachment parenting, or raising free-range kids? Be a helicopter mom or Tiger mom? Will you wear your baby in a Bjorn or hit the roads in a BOB? How much of a…
Raising Teens: Stop Doing It Alone
Raising teenagers is something most of us haven’t done yet. It’s a scary thought when we think about ourselves as teenagers. There’s no reason you should have to do it alone. — Recently I’ve been sharing videos that I find valuable to the parent going into a new phase of their kids life. I’m both…
5 Parental Concepts: Stop Worrying About A Parenting Fail
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard, and you’re never going to be perfect. But the best part is, you don’t have to be. — You’re a critic. It’s not your fault, but you are. You critique the movies you watch, the articles you read (this one included), and you critique your…
Every Child Needs a Superhero: Here are Five
Superheros may not be real in the sense of x-ray vision and unstoppable strength, but don’t let that fool you into thinking they don’t exist. — Written by Kathryn Hawkins We all know the Make a Wish Foundation does incredible things for kids who are seriously ill. Volunteers spend countless hours on the phone, trying…
My Family Is Having To Move Again And It’s My Fault
We’re moving again, my son is excited, my family is excited as a whole, but I’m nervous. It’s my fault. — I joined the military in 2007. My first five years were spent as a National Guardsman. It was a good experience and it helped me stay the course to graduate college. In 2012, I…