When I think of negative emotional triggers, a vision of land mines appears in my head. I am sure you know what I mean, but if not, imagine a war movie. Soldiers marching across a field and one poor fella steps on a mine…BOOM! Or, if gore is not your flavor, a soldier notices he … More Diffusing Your Emotional Triggers

You know a Champion Dad (person) when you see one. They walk with a certain methodical confidence. When they speak, everyone listens, and they have a magical charisma about them. They seem unshakable yet completely happy and flexible at the moment. No matter the circumstance, they are grateful for the moment and emit a humbleness … More The 5 Contagious Traits of Champion Dads

Recently, I was on vacation with my family up in Old Orchard, Maine. Our hotel of choice has a really nice swimming pool between our room and the ocean. This is really neat since our kids like to jump between swimming in the ocean and the pool throughout the day. During our second afternoon, I … More Influential Matters: The Tale of Two Dads

I had only what I can call a huge victory recently with my son. No, we did not win a major event or anything like that. It was much simpler. We avoided a heated standoff, and then we followed up with some positive reinforcement. “Wow! Epic story, Mike!” Go ahead and laugh at how ordinary … More Catch’em in the act! Turn clashes into small victories…