The Kick-Ass Blog
What does 175 grams of plastic have to do with building a strong family?
Ultimate Frisbee is a sport I have played for nearly 30 years. During that time, Ultimate was a college sport, then a source of fun and fitness for me, and later a way for me to connect with my own kids. My whole family has enjoyed the Philadelphia Ultimate...
Who cares about Dads?
Can you hear it? We’re finally starting to talk about fathers and parenting differently. Having just watched the Super Bowl, how many ads featured parents and their relationships with their kids? Dads are staying home to take care of their kids. Fathers want to be a...
What can fathers do?
Meeting with a group of high school students, the conversation turned to fathers. One boy, about to go off to college, couldn't stop talking about how angry he was with his father. He didn't listen. He would spend the short time they had together telling him what to...
Give thanks throughout the year
This Valentine’s Day, turn a beloved Thanksgiving tradition into a year-long habit. Appreciating the good things in our lives makes us healthier, happier, and nicer to be around. But families only come together to practice gratitude once a year, usually at...