Once again, Leo Babauta puts Fatherhood into words that express how we feel about our children. Capturing the emotion of what it means to be a father. — Today is a great day here on Guam, and my dad is lying on my couch taking a nap. My half-siblings are all over my house playing…
Our Relationship with the Present Moment
What does the present moment mean to us? Sometimes it seems to get lost in the shuffle of planning ahead or being nostalgic. Being present could be helpful. — Have you ever thought of the present moment as a loved one? I’ve been working with this thought lately, and I find it helpful when…
Jealousy & Suffering: Getting Through The Hard Times
There are always going to be tough times. Those times are likely filled with both Jealousy and Suffering. This will help navigate those times. — Most of us deal with jealousy in some form, and when it comes up, it’s never pretty. It might be jealousy when your girlfriend seems interested in someone else, or…
On Compassion Towards Our Children
It’s easy to say that we should be compassionate but it’s much harder to put into practice. Leo Babauta teaches us how to be compassionate towards our children. — “If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to…
9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn
There are some imperative skills that children need to learn. Leo Babauta has given you a great place to start. — Kids in today’s school system are not being prepared well for tomorrow’s world. As someone who went from the corporate world and then the government world to the ever-changing online world, I know how…
Creating The Genuine Connections We Long For
Friendship can be a generic term but as humans, we need genuine connections to be the person our potential says we can be. We all long for genuine human connections, and even in a busy life with lots of people around us, these genuine connections can be hard to find. We socialize online, but that’s not…
5 Simple Ways to Reboot Your Family
Every family has times where they feel something’s missing. We get busy, tired, and annoyed, that’s when you need to focus and reboot. — Is your family stuck in a rut? Are you bored? Do you find yourself wondering how you got so far off track? You’re not alone! All families go through times like…
Why I Love Being A Dad
There are many days when being a dad can be trying, but there are some days when you’re reminded about why you love it. — So Eva and I decided to treat our kids by taking them to a water park, complete with slides and pools and fun stuff like that. It was a reward…
Family Day and Family Meetings – A Rewarding Routine
Family day is something I’ve tried to incorporate multiple times. We seem to always let other things get in the way. Leo Babauta has inspired me to try again. — Last year, my family (my wife and I and our six kids) began a tradition that is one of the best things we’ve ever done:…
Flowing with the Stresses of Kids (or anyone else)
OK, let’s tackle this problem … we’re going to look at two areas: 1) how to deal with the stresses of others, and 2) how to make managing kids easier. — Parenting can be stressful. That’s probably one of my bigger understatements, but as the father of 6 kids, I’ve learned a little about handling…
How To Be A Great Dad – 12 Awesome Steps
There’s nothing I would love more than a “How To” Manual for being a great Dad…Oh wait, here’s one. — This post was written by Leo Babauta. I’m often asked about raising six kids, and being productive and achieving goals and changing habits in the midst of raising so many kids. But here’s the thing:…
7 Ways to Create an Awesome 2016
A new year is like a blank slate, and you can fill it with whatever you want!
The Rules of Effortless Parenting
The first rule of Rules of Effortless Parenting is that you should always break rules. — I often get asked how I can do so much while having six kids. My short answer, and all you really need to know, is my wife Eva is awesome. I couldn’t do half what I do without her.…
The Practice of Year-End Reflection
Looking for a meaningful alternative to a New Years Resolution? Leo Babauto has just the thing for you.
Constantly Worried About How Others Perceive Us
If someone tells you that they don’t care what other people think, they are fooling themselves.
31 Perfect Things
As we see more and more holiday gift guides, articles espousing the perfectness of glitzy products, Leo Babauta would like to offer an alternative perspective.