In The Boy with the Blue Bike, Leo visits a mysterious neighborhood called Whisperwood. A little girl walks up and whispers a secret to him: "You have to try the strawberry Danish—they don't display it. It's a secret!" She tells him that the best stuff isn't always on display for everyone to see. This is your permission slip for the weekend. Do you remember that "jiggle" inside you when you were a kid? That electric rush of sneaking a second cookie from Grandma? Or the thrill of pointing your tires down that one "forbidden hill" and just letting go of the brakes? In the book, Leo and Jasper chase that feeling in Echo Ridge. When the noise of the world gets too loud, they don't just sit there. They race downhill. Leo says: "It's downhill. You know my bike is so fast, right? ... Three, two, one, let's go!" As adults (and especially as solo parents), we often lose that jiggle. We trade the downhill races for uphill battles. We share our space, our energy, our money, and usually... half our fries. But to stay sane, you need your own "Secret Strawberry Danish." You need to spark that jiggle again. The Truth: We love our kids endlessly. But we need to love ourselves, too. It is simple emotional math: The happier we are, the happier they will be. You cannot pour from an empty cup, and you certainly can't teach them joy if you've forgotten how to feel it yourself. 👇 Tell me below (we won't tell the kids): What sparks that "jiggle" for you now? Is it a specific song? A secret treat? A solo drive? Let us know what you are doing this weekend to make yourself smile.

In my book, The Boy with the Blue Bike, Leo visits a neighborhood called Mirrorland. On the surface, it’s a place filled with shiny glass buildings. But the deeper truth? It is a metaphor for the confusing, empty world of a narcissist. Does this sound familiar? - The Warped Reality (Gaslighting): In the story, the people's reflections constantly change—one minute stretched, the next puffy. The reality never stays still. Narcissists do this to us. They shift the narrative so fast that we don't know which version of them (or ourselves) is real. - The Denial of Truth: Leo points to a chocolate tart in the bakery, and the baker asks, "Are you sure that's a tart?". He questions Leo's own eyes. This is classic gaslighting. They make you doubt the plain facts standing right in front of you. - The Emptiness: Leo notices that despite the shiny exterior, everyone is just staring at themselves, and "It all feels so empty". Your Tactical Truth for Today: In the book, Leo and Jasper realize they can't trust the visual reflections because they are all mazes and tricks. Instead, they close their eyes and trust their other senses—they follow the smell of fresh bread to find the truth. Stop trying to make sense of their mirrors. The narcissist's reflection of you is warped. It is not real. Like Leo, you have to stop looking at their "glass maze" and trust your own gut again. 👇 Tell me below: What is one "warped truth" or lie the narcissist tried to tell you about yourself that you are refusing to believe today?

Hey everyone. As we count down the last 11 days to the launch of The Boy with the Blue Bike, I wanted to share one of the most personal illustrations from the book with you: Stonehaven. In the story, Leo and Jasper visit a neighborhood made entirely of gray stone. The people there are efficient and professional, but they are completely colorless. They rush around, hiding their feelings behind gray suits and silence. As a single dad, I know this place intimately. I call it "Survival Mode." It’s that headspace where we shut down our emotions just to get through the logistics of the day. We become "gray rocks"—solid, dependable, but hiding our true colors because we feel like we can't afford to be messy or vulnerable. I wrote this chapter to remind myself (and my son) that while Stonehaven feels safe, it’s a lonely place to live. We have to find those moments—like the man with the orange tie in the picture—to let our true colors poke through. This community is one of the few places I feel safe taking off the "gray suit." I can't wait to share the full journey with you all on Jan 20. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebluebike/the-boy-with-the-blue-bike Thanks for helping me stay colorful.

Hey Superparents, I wanted to share a little more about a project that is incredibly close to my heart: "The Boy with the Blue Bike." We often see picture books for younger kids or dense novels for older ones, but I wanted to create something special for that "in-between" stage—a proper chapter book that keeps them turning pages while planting seeds for emotional growth. Here is what you can expect from the story: 🎨 Illustrations That Breathe Life into the Story This isn't just text on a page. The illustrations are incredible—they truly bring the chapters to life, helping kids visualize the journey and connect deeply with the characters. ❤️ Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at its Core While it is a fun and engaging story first and foremost, the heart of the book is about SEL. It’s designed to help kids navigate their feelings, build resilience, and understand themselves better—all without feeling like a "lesson." What is it about? It follows the journey of a young boy and his trusty blue bike. While the story is full of fun and adventure that kids love, it gently weaves in important lessons about processing emotions and overcoming challenges. It’s the kind of story that opens the door for you to talk to your kids about their own feelings naturally, using the characters they’ve come to love as a bridge. It’s a story I’m proud of because it respects a child’s intelligence while nurturing their emotional health. 👇 Question for you: Do you find it hard to find chapter books that tackle real emotions? What are your kids reading right now?

Hey everyone, I’m going to address the elephant in the room: I have been gone for over a month. For a community built on showing up for each other, that is unacceptable. I am sorry for the silence. But I want to be real with you about why. Even though I am a coach, I am also a human. I am still vulnerable to the abuse from my narcissistic ex. As many of you know, the holidays don't always bring peace—they often bring the hardest, most amplified conflict. This past season was tough, and it gets harder before it gets easier. But instead of letting that defeat me, I went into a "deep work" cave. I realized I couldn't just talk about these problems anymore. I needed to build tools to fix them. For the last days, I have been heads-down building two projects for us: 1. The "Internal" Tool: The Boy with the Blue Bike 🚲 I wrote a children’s book to help our kids understand their big, scary emotions. It’s a story about a boy named Leo who rides his bike through "neighborhoods" of feelings—like the happy Colorville or the gloomy Stonehaven. It’s based on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles, designed to give you a map to talk to your kids when they are hurting. 2. The "External" Tool: Guardian Ledger AI 🛡️ We all just survived the holiday season—the most complicated time for co-parenting, whether yours is cooperative or high-conflict. I am developing an app called Guardian Ledger AI. It is designed specifically to handle the chaos that happens during these times. It documents evidence, tracks violations, and organizes facts so you can protect your family in court when the "holiday spirit" turns into harassment. We already have the Patent Pending and the Trademark is on process. If anyone (US Only) would like to try as beta user or you know someone that could benefit from an app like this, we are happy to have you and we will offer benefits for your feedback. What’s Next? I am back. And I am bringing these tools with me. The book is actually launching on Kickstarter on January 20th. If you want to support it (and get a tool to help your kids heal), please click the link below and hit "Notify me on launch."