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The Family Ranch! If you ever find yourself in Eatonville, Washington, tucked among the evergreens and mountain air, you’ll stumble upon one of the most extraordinary sanctuaries you could imagine — The Family Ranch .  And at the heart of it all? Stephanie Kaydus  — the kind of person who makes you believe in goodness again. Stephanie isn’t just the owner; she’s the soul of this place. A gentle force of nature, a domestic abuse survivor turned healer, and an accomplished eque

Mother's Day had just passed. With two backpacks in hand, I was standing at the bus stop, my kids running around and playing with...

This weekend hits differently. It's Memorial Day and my Mother's birthday; she is a woman who didn't just raise me but trained me and my...

A Reflection on Parenting Perceptions A Reflection on Parenting Perceptions The other day at work, I overheard a comment that made me...

There's a saying, softly spoken in late-night confessions or uncovered in the fractures of fading love: "A man will treat a woman how he...

Ah, back-to-school season—a time of fresh beginnings, a few precious hours of a clean house, sharpened pencils, and the sweet smell of...

Dear Kids, As I write this, I'm reflecting on my journey and the lessons I've learned and am still learning. Today, I want to have a...

This past weekend, a casual question from a neighbor while I was doing a little lawn labor sparked a profound reflection on contentment....

As my milestone birthday nears, a few hours away. Instead of eagerly anticipating what surprises my kids might have in store—whether...

In the intricate dance of life, many of us find ourselves waltzing to the rhythm of giving. We're devoted to our families, friends, and...

Why did the Trust fall over? Because it didn't have a reliable foundation to lean on (it wouldn't be me if I didn't have a dad joke...

"To the moon, Alice," as Ralph Kramden often sends an idle threat to his wife or the one my grandmother used for my grandfather. " Eddie,...

Have you ever thought about the plight of your favorite pair of socks? The trials they must endure every single day? They are indeed the...

Mannn, the role of a father is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in life, or as my buddy told me years before I had...

In the fall of 2016, a few months after our first child was born, my wife (then girlfriend) informed me that her sister and...

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and signs of Christmas are everywhere, a sense of jubilation is starting to fill the air,...

Way back in the day, my dog at the time was a Dalmatian and beagle mix, Patches. He had short legs and a big head along with a blaring...

I can recall the day we found out we were going to have a child. My wife, who was big into Crossfit at the time, would get up every...

Bonding: The establishment of a relationship or link with someone based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences. Those last two...

The moment has arisen, the first time you are alone with the children since birth. Your thoughts immediately go to your favorite...