Dan Sage
Dan was born and raised in New Berlin, WI. He is married to the most amazing woman, Dawn, and has two children, Joe (born September 2014) and Nora (born April 2017). Dan has a background in Psychology (BA from UW-La Crosse) and Nursing (BSN from UW-Oshkosh). He is currently staying at home full-time. He enjoys cooking, biking, running, and yoga. He is also an avid coffee aficionado and hopes to one day be able to roast his own coffee beans.
I’m Not Ready
I know this might sound crazy, but I'm not ready for the safer at home lockdown to be lifted. Don't get me wrong, I...
How To Stay Organized If You’re A Parent With ADHD
Not too long ago, I found out I have ADHD. Hindsight being 20-20, I should have figured this out a long time ago. All...
Primary Caregiver, Nobody’s Favorite
Kids,
I understand that you have a special bond with mom. Most kids do. And I understand that some of your behavior may stem from...
Parenting Beyond Your Parents
I know my parents raised my siblings and I to the best of their ability. But I also know that no matter how hard...
Great Books For Teaching Life Skills To School-Aged Kids
If you’re like me, you are always on the lookout for new books for your kids. My oldest loves books about construction, superheroes, and...
“Can You Help Me? I’m Lost.” A Guide For Parents of Preschoolers
A few days ago at the Children’s Museum, my youngest took off running while my oldest was climbing in the climbing structure. My oldest...
Who Were You Kind to Today?
How was your day, buddy?
My son attends preschool during the week. He loves his school and classmates, but like most preschoolers, it’s hard to...
What the World Needs Now Is…
... a little more empathy
Sometimes I wonder if what we all need right now is little more empathy. Empathy for our neighbors, our friends,...
I Love My Electric Minivan
I am a self-professed ecogeek. I'm always trying to find ways to make things in my life more eco-friendly. I've even blogged about this...
5 Steps to a Better Cup of Coffee
Let’s face it, when you have kids it’s hard to survive the day without coffee. It’s both figuratively and literally my life-force. For me,...
It’s Time To Speak Up
I’ve had enough
Now is the time for action. No more, "Maybe someday…" because someday never comes. We need to start taking positive steps to...
The Question I Should Start Asking Before Playdates
I admit it, I don’t like guns. They scare me. But at the same time, I will freely admit that I am woefully ignorant...