Jeff Campbell 
Everyone knows about NASA or the San Antonio riverwalk. But I wondered where some of the lesser-known family fun vacations in Texas were. Austin has many great places the whole family will enjoy, from the Cathedral of Junk to the Barton Creek Greenbelt or nearby rivers in San Marcos for tubing. Waco has the Dr. … Read more
Almost everyone has some old issues stemming from our childhood or previous relationships. So I’ve wondered how to let go of past hurts. Here’s what has worked for me: Acknowledge your past issues. Then choose to not be defined by them. You won’t forget the past, but you don’t have to be controlled by it. … Read more
Let’s face it, our kids can’t live without their phones & tablets. But as a parent, I’ve wondered why should parents limit screen time and what are the benefits of limiting screen time? The benefits of limiting screen time include helping kids be more physically active, reducing developmental & behavioral issues like ADHD, helping kids … Read more
As a parent, you’ve heard that martial arts classes can be a very positive influence on your kids. But for parents who are new to the industry, it can be very confusing. So here’s how to choose a martial arts school for your child: First, decide what is likely to motivate your child to return … Read more
I think you’ll agree with me that we all have things we’re scared of. Many of us just accept our fears. We compensate and we work around them. But I wanted to know what the real benefits of facing your fears were. Here’s what I discovered: When we overcome our fears, we begin to take … Read more
More and more kids these days struggle with self-esteem, confidence, and self-image. So, as parents, we must find confidence building activities for kids! Look for after-school activities that encourage kids to work through challenging situations without giving up. These can be martial arts, team sports, dance, theatre, or other things. But most importantly, look for … Read more
As parents, we hear a lot about the different types of parenting. I’d heard about authoritarian parenting but wondered what some authoritarian parenting examples and long-term effects might be. Authoritarian parenting examples include spanking, shaming, criticizing, and parenting through fear-based techniques. Some of the authoritarian parenting effects of this style include being more likely to … Read more
Have you ever wondered what causes one person to succeed in life while others never seem to get ahead? I have, so I decided to look into the differences between a successful and unsuccessful person. Successful people aren’t afraid to take action or to fail. When they do inevitably fail, they are quick to rebound, … Read more
I waited until age 43 to start having kids. And while I love being a dad, I’ve wondered about the benefits and risks of becoming a father later in life. Here’s what I’ve figured out: Only 3% of men over age 40 father kids. There are famous older dads such as Mick Jagger & Billy … Read more
As a father of 3 daughters, there are so many different things I could be doing with them, so I’ve wondered what is the role of parents in a child’s life? Here’s what I learned: The role parents play in the lives of their kids is to provide a loving & stable home environment. But … Read more
My 2 oldest daughters are only 15 months apart, so my wife and I had a lot of challenges figuring out how to parent a toddler and a newborn at the same time. Here’s what we learned while doing it: Parenting a toddler & newborn together means compromise. It’s hard to watch both when they … Read more
I know autism is on the rise in the US, and has been for some time, but I wondered what the autism rates by country were around the world. Poland has the absolute lowest rate of autism in the world, followed closely by Taiwan. The next countries with low autism rates, while having significantly higher … Read more
Back when we were dating, my (now ex) wife and I broke up twice, but when she dumped me in 2021, we stayed broken up. So it got me wondering how often do couples get back together? 37% of couples break up and later reconcile. But 60% of younger couples tend to fall into that … Read more
As parents, there’s nothing worse than our kids acting out and not being sure of what we should do. So identifying child behavior problems and solutions is critical both for our kids and us. Here’s what I know as a father of 3 and someone who works with hundreds of kids: Throwing fits – Often … Read more