DadNotes
Thoughts on fatherhood, family, faith, and the moments in between.
Stories, observations, and ideas for dads who want to think a little deeper about how they show up.
What is DadNotes?
DadNotes is where I slow down and think a little deeper about fatherhood, family, faith, and the moments that shape us.
Stories
Reflections
Ideas
Real moments, memories, and experiences that say something bigger about being a dad.
Thoughts on fatherhood, family, faith, identity, and the things we carry with us.
Practical observations and perspectives that might help you see a familiar moment a little differently.
Not advice from a pedestal.
Just thoughts worth sitting with.
Policy
Legitimation Laws in Georgia
When birth certificates and DNA don’t make you a legal father. How Georgia became the nation’s outlier on unmarried fathers’ legal rights.
Featured Notes
A few places to start.
Family
Win-Win Co-Parenting
Co-parenting works better when the goal isn’t winning—it’s building something better for your child.
Learning
Why Pre-Reading Matters
The conversations, questions, and routines before reading can shape how children understand what comes next.
Topics I Write About
The ideas that keep showing up in DadNotes.
Fatherhood
Family
Faith
Learning
Growth
The everyday work of showing up, leading, learning, and growing as a dad.
Relationships, routines, memories, and the small moments that shape home life.
Reflections on belief, scripture, purpose, and how faith shapes the way we live and lead.
How kids grow, think, read, communicate, and make sense of the world.
The things we carry, the things we learn, and the ways we keep becoming better men and dads.
Read the full Notes on Substack.
Longer stories, reflections, and ideas live there—along with new DadNotes as they’re published.