Family Game Night: Parents vs. Teens in Trivial Pursuit

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In a world of Fortnite dances, AirPods, and phones that might as well be surgically attached, there remains one ancient tradition that somehow still unites the family: game night.

That’s right. We’re talking old-school, cardboard-boxed, pop-the-lid, and fight-over-who-gets-to-be-blue board games. And at our house, nothing gets the living room buzzing like a heated round of Trivial Pursuit.

Now, before you roll your eyes and assume I’m forcing my kids into some wholesome sitcom fantasy, let me be clear—I absolutely am. Getting your teens to engage in family activities is like convincing a cat to take a bath. But once you lure them in (usually with bribes), something magical happens.

Raising Career-Ready Teens: A Dad’s Guide to Future-Proofing Our Boys

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Let’s face it, fellow dads—raising teenagers today feels like trying to teach a cat to fetch. Especially when it comes to preparing them for the future. I’ve got two teen boys, and while they can navigate a gaming console blindfolded, ask them about their career plans, and suddenly, it’s crickets. I get it, I had no idea when I was their age.

But here’s the deal: it’s our job to help them bridge the gap between “I have no idea” and “I’m ready for what’s next.” So, how do we do that without sounding like a broken record or a career counselor on repeat?

My First Time Working a Canadian Federal Election

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On April 28th, 2025, I did something I’d never done before: I worked at a polling station. It was the day of one of the most historic Canadian Federal elections, and I was in the thick of it. Twelve hours of helping strangers register to vote, answering questions, filling out forms, and making sure everyone could cast their ballot. There were also 4 more hours for setup, vote counting, officially packing everything up, and finally, cleaning up the gym. It was long. It was tiring. And honestly? It was a pretty rewarding experience that I never really thought I would ever do.

What I Miss About My Kids Being Little

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When you’re the dad of teenagers like me, you spend a lot of time marveling at how quickly everything changes. One day, you’re tripping over LEGO bricks and trying to survive the 100th read of “Paw Patrol,” and the next, you’re negotiating curfews and wondering why your grocery bill has doubled. As my boys have grown into teenagers, I do find myself missing certain things about their younger years—moments and routines I never realized I’d long for until they were gone.

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

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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.

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

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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.