Daddy is Home

Helpful Habits for Fathering After Work

For years, I expected my family to leave me alone for a period of “decompression” when I got home from work.

I’ve always worked in highly relational, conversation-based roles. I’d often arrive home overstimulated and disappear into my office.

My wife would want me to address a discipline issue with one of the kids or take interest in how her day went. My …