Where I live, In Port Townsend WA, homeschooling families have a Thursday afternoon meetup for kids and parents during the summer. Last week I took note of an interesting scenario at the beach which I thought might be interesting and helpful for dads.

This may sound ridiculously obvious to you: When dads are happy, we are more flexible, more open minded, more willing to spend time with our kids, and more creative when it comes to handling life’s complexities. My work as a Stress Relief Educator is focused on helping people learn how to help themselves feel better. [...]