Get lost in the adventure of parenting
Anyone who has driven in a beach town can understand the difficulties of “clearance” when driving a larger vehicle. Parking an extended wheel base Sprinter Van can be difficult and that alone can cause anxiety when planning trip. This short little post is here to save you from the headaches of trying to plan out…
There are numerous medical studies that show a positive impact on peoples lives with the addition of a pet. For me, a dog is an essential part of growing up. It teaches responsibility and gives kids a friend who is always excited to be part of the adventure. Charlie was our Greater Swiss Mountain Dog…
Dating today is foreign to me. Jen knows that I would never make it as a single father and that I am glad we are still thriving as a married couple. I just don’t understand the dating world. I can’t even speak the language, let alone understand the fashion… Date Night is a pivotal piece…
One of the highlights of being a parent is doing anything for the first time. The first sleep over, the first sporting event, the first beer… Ok, maybe I’m not quite there yet with the first beer. However, I was able to be there for the first sleep over with my son Josh and his…
From a medical standpoint, physical activity is a big deal in developing children. We want kids to utilize their bodies in a dynamic environment and encourage physical activity as a lifelong habit. Unfortunately, not every child shows the interest. This creates difficulty when trying to engage them in some type of activity. I lovingly refer…
Living in Southern California you become accustomed to traffic. You develop a sixth sense about it and somehow always know when to look at the traffic updates on google. Knowing what is up ahead on the road can be a major game changer on a long road trip. It can make or break the entire…
My wife and I love the California coast. We have driven highway 1 more times that I can count. We have done it in perfect weather, and in perfect storms with everything in between. It is such a fun and scenic drive with numerous points of interest that it is a recurrent road trip for…
Of all the locations we go, Zion is a standard location for us to visit. My father retired several years ago from the fire department and moved out of Southern California to the mountains in Southern Utah. We take the annual pilgrimage to see him every year. We love taking the side road through Zion…
Taking the kids to the beach and visiting the tide pools is one of my favorite things to do. Unfortunately, not all beaches are kid friendly. Kids have unique needs when they are on the beach and if we, as parents, do not pay attention to them it can be a really difficult day. Picking…
As a physician, I feel somewhat like an expert on operating with a chronic lack of sleep. The training requirements of medical school and residency can be difficult and require functioning with little to no rest. Sleep Science is of particular interest to parents. When adding in the excitement of playing with three small kids…
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