Comments for Be The Better Dad

Comment on Born For This Book Review by Ramman Turner

Ramman Turner — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 09:32:00 +0000

This article validated the intense drive that I feel about my personal career as a educator and movement coach. In particular, I appreciated the “reframe” that it’s okay to quit when you’re headed in the wrong direction. Also, since I’m a proponent of seeing life as cyclic–having an ebb and flow of active productivity and restful reflection, I could definitely relate to the second half of the post. ~Ramman, primordialplayground.com

Comment on Born For This Book Review by Caelan Huntress

Caelan Huntress — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:19:00 +0000

In reply to Kellie MacMillan.

Thanks, Kellie! You’re right, we often keep our ‘work lives’ and ‘family lives’ separate, as if they didn’t constantly affect each other…but I think the type of worker that Chris describes in his book, the worker of the future, without a traditional job but the self-determination to define their job themselves, this new worker won’t have to hide the important parts of themselves from the public.

Comment on Born For This Book Review by Kellie MacMillan

Kellie MacMillan — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:20:00 +0000

Your post is such a great find. That’s why I love DCW, the possibilities are endless.
I enjoyed your review of ‘Born For This’. As a blogger, I feel that the ebb and flow analogy really fits on me. I become increasingly outraged at how many people are just looking for a methodology rather than seeing the internet job life as an infinite possibility.
I also want to commend you on being able to come right out and say ‘father of 3, blogger, Parkour athlete etc… I think many woman don’t feel we have that freedom to admit we have kids and our lives are messy. We so carefully curated ourselves that I think we may unknowingly create some identity crisis’ for ourselves. Being a parent, blogger, CEO, superhero or whatever doesn’t necessarily come in a perfect package but it’s all about that flow chart isn’t it?
I’m not sure why but I think I just have a little rant ha,ha, Thanks for posting today and provoking some thoughts from me with your review.
I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing more of your work and thoughts on DCW.
Cheers,
Kellie from Princess & The Yard Ape

Comment on 5 Great Movies For Kids Under 5 Years Old by Caelan Huntress

Caelan Huntress — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:07:00 +0000

In reply to AdamD. Only if it's completely engaging. I think if your kids prefer shorter movie times, encourage that! Media works best when it's something you do briefly, and then use that imagination boost to go do something else.

Comment on The Only Question To Ask When Times are Tough by Caelan Huntress

Caelan Huntress — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:31:00 +0000

In reply to Fiona@E-Stranged. Thanks, Fiona! That moment to take a breath makes a big difference.

Comment on The Only Question To Ask When Times are Tough by Fiona@E-Stranged

Fiona@E-Stranged — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 07:46:00 +0000

Loved this post, Caelan! Taking a breath to switch from reacting to responding is a skill, I know the more I practice, the better I get at it! Your kids are fortunate to have a dad who takes time to “be the better dad”!

Comment on 5 Great Movies For Kids Under 5 Years Old by AdamD

AdamD — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:38:00 +0000

This is great! Our oldest of just over three, and we’ve never watched anything longer than a Caillou episode. I’m looking forward to seeing if their attention spans are ready for these. Do you think they’ll sit through 90 minutes?