Author: Nicolas

Choose “What happened?” Instead of “Why did you do that?” This approach creates an opportunity for open dialogue. It diminishes…

Swap “Stop yelling!” for “Use your quiet voice, I’m listening.” A child’s brain responds better to positive instructions. Negative commands…

The Call to Chaos: Just Another Evening at Home At that moment, I was convinced my son was just naturally…

Children don’t throw tantrums just to test your sanity (though, let’s be honest, it sometimes feels like it). A meltdown…

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “A little spanking never hurt anyone.” Well, in 2025, that phrase sounds as…

“Being a good father isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present, engaged, and always learning.” – Donald Winnicott This…

“A jam-packed weekend to make up for a week of absence?” Bad idea. We often overcompensate when we feel guilty…

“Dad, why don’t you read my bedtime story tonight?” I had always read a bedtime story. Always. But that night,…

“Am I a good father?” This question runs through my mind constantly. And I know I’m not alone. Doubt, impostor…

Tuesday Night, 10:47 PM. A Wake-Up Call. I was sitting in the kitchen, scrolling mindlessly on my phone. Exhausted. Defeated.…