by Bryan | Aug 3, 2025 | Part 4: Play is the Portal
Be the Silliest Grownup in the Room Drop the Cool Act. Play. “It is a happy talent to know how to play.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson There’s always one grownup who’s too cool to dance.Don’t be that guy. Be the dad in the cape. The dad with the flashlight under his chin. The...
by Bryan | Jul 23, 2025 | Part 4: Play is the Portal
Just build a blanket fort with your kids! It starts as a question:“Dad, can we build a fort?” You glance at the clock. It’s late. You’re tired. There’s laundry. Dishes. That email you still haven’t answered. Say yes anyway. Because you’re not just stacking couch...
by Bryan | Jul 14, 2025 | Part 4: Play is the Portal
You’ve got a lot to teach.Respect. Manners. Responsibility.But let’s be honest—long talks usually sound like static to a kid. You know what they’ll listen to?A surprise tackle on the couch.A game of chase through the yard.A bear hug turned into a wrestling match....
by Bryan | Jul 8, 2025 | Part 4: Play is the Portal
You’re not wasting time.You’re building a bond. Rolling on the floor.Throwing a football.Building a Lego tower that collapses in six seconds. That’s not extra.That’s the job. Play is where your kid feels safe.Seen.Heard.It’s where they test rules without fear.Where...
