Author Maynard
In recent years, modern fatherhood has brought dads face-to-face with a constant stream of differing opinions—on schooling, faith, holidays, social norms, and even basic morality. Whether it’s a family member criticizing your homeschooling choice, a classmate challenging your child’s beliefs,… Continue Reading →
The Rule of Five is a timeless principle popularized by motivational speaker Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This idea, rooted in the law of averages, suggests that your habits,… Continue Reading →
As fathers, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past year—especially around the start of a new one. In a recent live episode of Call with Dads, Eric Maynard (a homeschooling dad from Reston, Virginia) and Mr. Pancakes (host of… Continue Reading →
As fathers, we often feel like we’re juggling a dozen balls at once—work, kids, marriage, homeschooling, side projects, and everything in between. In a recent episode of the Call With Dads podcast, hosts Eric Maynard (@EA_Maynard), Tom (@earnherrespect), and their… Continue Reading →
Hey, fellow dads—grab a coffee, because this one’s heavy. If you’re like me, you’re juggling work, coaching little league, and trying to be that rock for your family. But in the shadows of the internet, something sinister is targeting our… Continue Reading →
These come straight from the FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children section, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), parents who have rescued their kids from these groups, and my own ongoing monitoring of active cases. Prevention Tips for… Continue Reading →
Lessons from a Raw, No-BS Dad Conversation Last week four dads and a pastor sat down in front of a sideways phone camera and just started talking. No script. No clickbait titles. Just real life.What came out was one of… Continue Reading →
A livestream with Mr. Pancakes turned into an hour-long gut-check every father needs to hear.We started talking about a simple experiment a tutoring company ran. They gave the exact same hard problem to two groups: That hit us both like… Continue Reading →
When Your Kid Says “I Hate You, Dad” – Call With Dads When Your Kid Says “I Hate You, Dad” Call With Dads | October 28, 2025 It stings. You come home after a 60-hour week, the nanny just quit,… Continue Reading →
Being a single dad is a journey filled with unique challenges, profound rewards, and moments that shape both you and your child. In a recent episode of the Call With Dads podcast, hosted by Eric Maynard and Mr. Pancakes, Aaron… Continue Reading →
