Movie Review: “A Mouthful of Air” and a Dad Full of Info about Post-Partum Depression

***While advanced access for granted for this review and interview, all opinions are my own.*** My wife gave birth to four biological children and I am grateful to say that I’ve never dealt with post-partem depression (PPD). The statistics tell Continue reading Movie Review: “A Mouthful of Air” and a Dad Full of Info about Post-Partum Depression

What if my kid doesn’t want to do sports (or anything else)?

Emersyn, our kindergartener (and fifth of five), doesn’t want to do anything. Not sports. Tee ball? No. Gymnastics? Nope. Soccer? Meh. Not only does is she resistant to participating in sports, she keep shooting down my non-sports suggestions, too. Theater? Continue reading What if my kid doesn’t want to do sports (or anything else)?

In it for the Kids (and CASH): A Closer look into Tampa Bay Youth $occer

No matter where you live, if you have kids playing sports you’ve probably paid your registration fees and asked yourself, “Where does all this money go?” I know I do (far too often for my wife’s liking). That curiosity generally Continue reading In it for the Kids (and CASH): A Closer look into Tampa Bay Youth $occer

Family Movie Review: The Starling (select theaters 9/17; on Netflix 9/24)

***While I received pre-release access to the above title, opinions expressed are my own.*** As my wife and I watched the trailer for Netflix’s new film, The Starling, we each reacted differently. She said, “Looks like I’ll need a box Continue reading Family Movie Review: The Starling (select theaters 9/17; on Netflix 9/24)

WTR: Niki Nakayama: A Chef’s Tale in 13 Bites

***** WTR (What’s Toby Reading)? provides unsolicited and unsponsored (I don’t get paid) opinions of books I have recently finished. ***** I’ve said it before that, for me, a successful Children’s book MUST have: (a) inspirational idea, (b) great illustrations, Continue reading WTR: Niki Nakayama: A Chef’s Tale in 13 Bites

Little League World Series: The BEST and MOST BROKEN Aspects of Youth Sports on display for all

Over the weekend, the Little League World Series will wrap for 2021, showcasing what is GREAT about and what is reprehensively BROKEN with youth sports in America.  The GREAT I do love watching the LLWS each August – the smiles Continue reading Little League World Series: The BEST and MOST BROKEN Aspects of Youth Sports on display for all

Simone Biles, Mental Health, Quitting, and Developing Grit in our Children

I must admit that I poo-poo’d Simone Biles’ case of the “twisties” at the Olympics. As with most national stories, my initial reactions are always a byproduct of asking myself, ‘If one of my kids came to me with the Continue reading Simone Biles, Mental Health, Quitting, and Developing Grit in our Children