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Back to Search#130: Let Him Be Bored
Episode 130
It was a summer day, and three dads were trying to come up with a way to keep their children occupied. They rummaged through their garages and found …
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#129: Packing List
Episode 129
Ahhh … vacation!
Do you remember the last time you went on vacation? Before leaving, you probably spent time thinking about what clothes and other ite…
3 years, 9 months ago
#128: Mulligan
Episode 128
Fore!
If you’ve ever played golf, you’re probably familiar with the term “mulligan.” That’s a fancy word that simply means “do-over.” If you’re on the…
3 years, 9 months ago
#127: The Power of Parables
Episode 127
Parents, have you been there?
Your son has tears in his eyes as he shows you that he got another “D” on his math test. You start explaining why persev…
3 years, 9 months ago
#126: Paddle Forward
Episode 126
Your son is enjoying a day kayaking down a river. Suddenly, he hears rushing water, and sees rapids up ahead. His heart beats fast, and he begins to …
3 years, 9 months ago
#125: Match the Hatch
Episode 125
Ever heard the phrase “match the hatch”? It reminds fishermen that the best way to catch fish is to figure out what the fish are eating. But did you …
3 years, 9 months ago
#124: Is Your Son an Umpire
Episode 124
Here’s something you’ll rarely hear shouted during a major league baseball game: “Great call, ump!”
Even the best, most experienced umpire will face …
3 years, 9 months ago
#123: Hall of Failures
Episode 123
The baseball hall of fame is full of failures.
Consider Joe DiMaggio, one of the all-time top hitters. His batting average was .325. But even that gr…
3 years, 9 months ago
#122: Getting Aligned
Episode 122
The player stands at the free throw line, preparing for a critical shot. He takes a few seconds to adjust his arms and his feet. He knows that the on…
3 years, 9 months ago
#121: Band-Aids in Bulk
Episode 121
Your son proudly shows you a new scrape on his knee, reporting that he had a bike wreck while riding down a hill. You grab a bandaid and shake your h…
3 years, 10 months ago