Why I Couldn’t Binge-Watch Netflix’s Adolescence

Parenting is often described as a balancing act—equal parts love, discipline, guidance, and sheer guesswork. But what happens when the scales tip and your child faces challenges you never anticipated? That’s the question Netflix’s Adolescence challenged me with. This gripping limited series didn’t just entertain me; it had me considering a list of my own fears, hopes, and responsibilities as a dad. Even for a brief moment, it forced me to take a different perspective on how I raise my boys, how I write about parenting, and even how I see myself. Rarely does a TV show leave such an emotional imprint, but Adolescence did just that—and then some.

A Casual Fan’s Guide to 2025 MLB Season

The crack of the bat, the smell of hot dogs, and the roar of the crowd. Yes, once again baseball has crept up on us. While we are all focused on March Madness, the 2025 Major League Baseball season is set to kick off, promising another year filled with drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Even if you’re not a die-hard fan glued to every game, there’s plenty to look forward to. I would say I am a very casual baseball fan. I try my best to cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays, and I know who is good, but after that, I am lost. That’s why this preview is designed for the casual fan, giving you the key storylines, teams to watch, and players to know as we head into the season. Oh, and I make some very uneducated predictions. Let’s go.

New TV Shows Premiering in April 2025

April might be known for showers, but this year it is also bringing a downpour of amazing TV shows. For me, this is the month when a few longtime favourites return after years of waiting. While the start of April will still be about college basketball, there is always time for binging the latest streaming hit. Here’s my list of new TV shows premiering in April.

6 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Big Green Egg

Every March it happens. We have that first day of sun and mild temperatures and my mind starts to think – Big Green Egg time. But if you are like me, you were lazy and left your Egg in a sad state last fall. So before you get smoking, grilling, and roasting, your Egg needs a good spring cleaning.

Here are my 6 tips for spring cleaning your Big Green Egg.

How to Make Extra Money Online with 7 Easy and Legit Methods

As parents, we wear a lot of hats—caregiver, chef, chauffeur, tutor… and the list goes on. But what if you could add “extra income earner” to that list, without piling on more stress or needing extra skills? Whether you’re saving for your child’s next birthday party, tackling rising grocery bills, or just want a little extra breathing room in the family budget, finding ways to make some extra cash from home can be a game-changer.

Can You Believe It’s Been Five Years?

Can you believe it’s been five years since the pandemic began? It feels like just yesterday we were all frantically searching for toilet paper, wondering if the world was running out of Dasani water, and trying to figure out how to do a decent fist bump without feeling awkward. Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down, and it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. From the early days of panic shopping to the endless Zoom meetings and “quarantine haircuts,” it’s been a wild ride.

Why Paradise Is the Wildest Ride on TV This Year

Just when I thought TV was running out of tricks, along comes Paradise—a show that doesn’t just swing for the fences, it launches the bat into orbit. No major awards are coming its way, but who cares? It’s fun, it’s wild, and it proves that sometimes TV just needs to be a blast instead of a lecture. Hulu’s Paradise is one such gem that has managed to do just that. It’s not your typical prestige television, but it’s a wildly entertaining ride that showcases the creative freedom TV can offer when creators are allowed to push boundaries.

**the fun of this show is in the surprises. It’s almost impossible not to share spoilers so you are warned.