In this episode of Lessons With Dad, I recap the final stretch of spring break and the adventure of the van ride back home. From there, it’s right back into the grind—March Madness on in the background, basketball season kicking back up, baseball practices underway, and the constant juggling act of keeping a family schedule together.

This week on Lessons With Dad, I recap our spring break—family time, memories, and a little bit of chaos along the way. After grinding through the school year to this point, it felt like a much-needed reset. This episode is about surviving the push to spring break, slowing down, and being grateful for the moments that actually matter.

This episode of Lessons With Dad is all about leveling up—staying consistent with eBay card listings, creating better routines, and pushing myself to show up more on social media. It’s not about doing it perfectly—it’s about doing it regularly.

This week on Lessons With Dad, I break down the highs, lows, and “did that really just happen?” moments from the classroom. Then we get into the real conversation—fidgets. Are they a tool that helps kids focus, or just a spinning distraction factory? I share what I’m seeing in a 4th grade classroom, what actually works, and where things go off the rails.

It’s that time—brackets are filled out, confidence is sky high (for now), and I’m officially putting my reputation on the line with my pick to win March Madness.

In this episode, I break down my championship pick, why I’m riding with them, and what makes them built for a deep run when everything gets chaotic. I’ll walk through key matchups, potential upset landmines, and the one team that could completely wreck my bracket by Saturday afternoon (because let’s be honest… it’s coming).

Is this a genius prediction? A bold take? Or something I’ll pretend I never said in two weeks? Either way, we’re locking it in. Let the madness begin.

If you know, you know—nothing beats March Madness.

This episode is all about why this stretch of the year hits different. From buzzer-beaters that make you jump off the couch to brackets getting absolutely destroyed by lunchtime on Day 1, I’m diving into why nonstop college hoops is the best chaos sports has to offer. It’s the upsets, the Cinderella stories, the “who is THAT guy?!” performances, and the fact that for a few weeks, productivity across America drops to about 12%.

This week on Lessons With Dad, I share a quick recap of the highs, lows, and funny moments from the classroom and the field. Somewhere in the middle of the chaos, a small reminder pops up about why teaching 4th grade is one of the best jobs in the world.

In this episode, I dive into the hobby of sports card collecting—how it started for me, why it still hooks people decades later, and what makes it more than just cardboard. I talk about the real-life lessons collecting can teach about patience, value, and passion. Whether you're a lifelong collector, a kid ripping your first pack, or someone wondering why grown adults get excited over shiny refractors, this episode breaks down why the hobby continues to mean so much.

The hardest part of coaching and teaching kids isn’t the kids. It’s the expectations, the pressure, the noise, and the adults in the background. In this episode, I break down what really makes this work tough—and why the struggle is also the point.

Are 4th graders just tiny adults? In this episode, a 4th grade teacher and dad breaks down the surprising similarities between kids and grown-ups—emotions, conflict, accountability, friendships, and communication. Through real classroom stories, parenting moments, and humor, this episode explores what adults can learn from 9- and 10-year-olds about self-control, empathy, and handling everyday chaos. Perfect for parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone trying to survive life with other humans.