It’s been a full and fast-paced six months here at Bring Back Big Families. Between swimming pool clean-ups, late-night reflections, and a deep dive into what it really means to be a strong dad, I’ve covered a lot of ground lately. The Dad Strong series unpacked the four pillars of strength—physical, mental, spiritual, and intellectual—and how they play… Continue reading Twenty-Five: Six Months (or so) of Bring Back Big Families
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Twenty-One: The Beautiful Mess of a Big Family in a Little House
Our house is small, much smaller than most people would probably believe. I know people with half the kids I have who live in a house that’s literally 3.5 times the size of our house (not a joke or an exaggeration either) because they “outgrew” their previous house which was only twice the size of… Continue reading Twenty-One: The Beautiful Mess of a Big Family in a Little House
Twenty: New Baby, New Chaos: Life with Six Kids
Highs? They’re out-of-this-world. That newborn smell—like fresh laundry and miracles—hits me every time I cradle our tiniest one. Her tiny fingers curling around mine, those sleepy sighs against my chest? Pure, bottled magic. The older kids are all in, bickering over who gets to hold her as my wife and I thousand-yard-stare into the abyss… Continue reading Twenty: New Baby, New Chaos: Life with Six Kids
Seventeen: A Mother’s Day Tribute: To My Wife and All Moms Who Make It Work
Mother’s Day is a moment to pause and honor the women who hold our families together, especially those navigating the beautiful chaos of raising kids. This year, it’s even more personal—my wife is literally a week away from giving birth to our sixth child, and her strength inspires me in ways I can’t express. But… Continue reading Seventeen: A Mother’s Day Tribute: To My Wife and All Moms Who Make It Work