The Boubons

Now that we're past Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner, we've entered that five-week stretch I like to call Cold and Flu Season. We all got our flu shots this year, so I thought we were safe, but a strange and mysterious new super-villain has invaded our house. He came without warning and struck hard. His effects are lingering and annoying. His name is The Boubons. His first…
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Happy Thanksgiving

However you celebrate, pro-turkey or vegan, you’ll likely have some downtime for some Thanksgiving-themed TV watching today. Here are a couple favorites that we'll be introducing Boy Wonder to this year. WKRP In Cincinnati A promo for the radio station goes awry when the manager starts releasing live turkeys from an airplane. If only he had considered gravity! The Hindenburg-esque commentary…
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Top 3 Unexpected Ways That Fatherhood Changed My Life

When we first found out we were going to be parents it seemed like everyone kept repeating the same thing to us. "It will change your life forever." Okay, yeah, sure it will. You dont even have a human kid. You're a dog mom! It seemed reasonable that something like creating new life would turn ours upside down but no one ever explained how. There were obvious changes like lack of sleep, more toys…
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Incredible Leadership Lesson: First Aid Kits

Today's Incredible Leadership lesson may seem like a no-brainer but it's often overlooked. Incredible leaders keep their teams safe at all times and one of the best ways to do that is by taking some preventative measures. I'm talking about building a First Aid kit. It's the first item that gets strapped onto my utility belt.  A First Aid Kit seems more essential now that Boy Wonder…
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Incrdedible Leadership Lessons: Love and Patience

Lessons in Incredible Leadership are back! This week I'll be doing a series on leadership and how it relates to parenthood. Today's topic is love and patience. Patience has a calming effect on everyone under its influence. IncrediDads, Super-Sidekicks, and IncrediMoms alike can be soothed when we all practice patience. Cranky people aren't always super- villains, sometimes they just need us to…
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The First Year

October 30th, 2018 Dear Boy Wonder, If you are reading this, that means you've discovered that I've been publishing stories about your life since day one. It also means we are in the future and I'm probably too old to care that you're embarrassed by it. Regardless, there are some things I want to share with you: Your mother is always right. Even when she's wrong. Always ask questions and never…
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