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Rediscovering Myself: Battling Depression and Finding Life Coaching
Leaving my teaching career to take care of my family was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made. For years, my life was a whirlwind...
Braden Verge
Jun 19, 20243 min read


From Dad Bod to Dad God: Making Time to Work Out
Being a stay-at-home dad is no small feat. My days are packed with a never-ending list of tasks, from school runs and laundry to doctor's...
Braden Verge
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Embracing Imperfection
Parenting is an extraordinary journey filled with countless joys, but let's be honest—it’s also a whirlwind of challenges and chaos....
Braden Verge
Jun 15, 20243 min read


Special Education: A Personal Perspective
Special education is designed to offer tailored support and resources to children with disabilities, ensuring they receive the education...
Braden Verge
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Parenting Journey: Lessons Learned
Parenting is a journey that teaches us invaluable lessons every day. Patience, for example, is a virtue that parenting constantly tests,...
Braden Verge
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Back On My BS
Life sometimes forces us to make difficult decisions. For me, the shift from teaching to focusing on my family was a journey marked by...
Braden Verge
Jun 9, 20243 min read


A Mother's Wish: Part 2
Preparing for this transition involved meticulous planning. It meant finding the right advocate to fight alongside us to secure what Maya...
Braden Verge
Jun 8, 20242 min read


A Mother's Wish: Part 1
Navigating the special needs world is a journey unlike any other. Corrine, Maya’s mother, dedicated her life to securing services and...
Braden Verge
Jun 5, 20243 min read


Emotional and Mental Well-being
Parenting five children, including one with special needs, can be emotionally taxing. There are days when exhaustion sets in, and the...
Braden Verge
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Special Needs Parenting
Maya’s arrival in our family brought new dimensions to our parenting journey. Diagnosed with a rare condition called Dup15, Maya requires...
Braden Verge
Jun 2, 20243 min read


Parenting Five Kids
Each of our five children brings a unique personality to the table. Collins, our eldest, is the responsible one, always eager to help...
Braden Verge
Jun 1, 20241 min read


Welcoming Maya
In August 2022, our lives took another unexpected turn when we became the guardians of our niece, Maya. Her mother, faced insurmountable...
Braden Verge
May 30, 20241 min read


The Daily Routine
A typical day in our household starts early. Tara and I are on the early AM workout routine and our kids—ranging from ages 2 to 11—wake...
Braden Verge
May 30, 20241 min read


The Beginning
The decision to become a stay-at-home dad was one born out of necessity and love. My wife and I had always envisioned a balanced...
Braden Verge
May 30, 20242 min read
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