It’s officially spring, and we’ve just returned from the Reinassance Festival. This week, I share some spiritual tidbits I learned from a wizard, as well as some general dad philosophies, including managing money and teaching kids to budget. Also, I got a new book!

Magic is the excited feeling that comes when we see a field of all possibilities. Sometimes, when we intend to protect, we can inadvertently crush that magic in someone. This can happen at any age. I'll tell you a story of cynicism and encouragement as I explain how I strive to be a nurturer of magic.

Is social media changing our brains? I explain how rewiring our thinking, or training, works in a way that’s easily understood. I also explore the importance of understanding this as a parent.

This episode is directed toward parents with younger kids. I talk about my philosophy on bedtime stories and how nighttime reading and routine can set up a long-term trend in a relationship.