I grew up mostly during the 1980s, in an analog time without internet and cell phones. Life was not without challenges back then, but it was a simpler time in many ways.

Today, I have a family of four amazing loved ones. My oldest child, my Son Tim, is growing up in a totally different century - one that has already seen so many drastic changes and will no doubt see many more in the coming years.

As a Dad, I feel uncertain at times about how much is going on in society. With so much happening, it's understandable that my Son also feels uncertain and is questioning his place in this world.

One of my biggest challenges right now is to navigate how I can weather that doubt and maintain a strong connection with him. I want him to feel he has certainty about me as a Dad: that I am a safe harbour he can go to and feel heard and understood.

The best way I've discovered for me to accomplish that, is to stay connected with myself. When I am more connected with myself - when I am grounded as both a person and a Dad - I can offer him more of me.

With the world moving so fast today, I believe what can be missing are opportunities for slowing down and Being With our Sons. It is up to us to carve out moments, hours, days, and weeks where we can step away from busyness, slow down, relax, destress, and tune into our innate wisdom so that we can be present during the time we have with our Sons.

If the above speaks to you, I invite you to check out our Offerings, and particularly Dads & Sons Primal Elements Day Retreat. It is a wonder-full opportunity to CONNECT with our Sons/Dads like soul brothers, PLAY with our Sons/Dads like boys, and CELEBRATE by sharing a feast as our ancestors once did.

Blessings,
Genya