With the good comes the bad or maybe it’s with the bad comes the good. I talk a lot about who I am today, but I haven’t always been this...

We don’t like to admit it, but sometimes a child’s first bully isn’t a classmate on the playground... it’s their own parent. I’m not saying parents don’t love their kids. I’m saying that sometimes, without realizing it, we end up parenting from the pain we haven’t healed yet. Those unhealed wounds have a way of spilling over and our kids feel it. How It Happens 1. Unhealed Pain Becomes Projection If you were shamed for crying as a kid, you might tell your child, “Stop being s

You ever find yourself fired up about change new goals, better habits, stronger relationships but somehow that fire fizzles out before...

Look, I get it. The last thing most men want to do is sit around and talk about confidence. We’d rather debate football stats, argue...

I’ll be honest—there was a time when I genuinely believed I’d ruined my chance at being a good father. Divorce has a way of putting a...

2020 was a rough year for everybody, but especially my youngest. That kid is a social butterfly through and through. Like her old man, I...

I remember the first time I sat my teenage son JC down to talk about sex. He was probably around 15. I called him into the room, tossed him a box of condoms, and told him to put one on a 22-ounce bottle of Sprite. He looked at me like I had completely lost my mind. “Go ahead,” I said. “Put it on there.” After some hesitation—and a whole lot of side-eye—he complied. Then I hit him with the line: “Don’t ever tell me a condom doesn’t fit. If it can go over that bottle of Sprite,

I never had a blueprint for what it meant to be a good father. My biological dad was killed when I was about three years old, and I...

(A blog for dads, by a dad who’s still growing) I used to think that being a dad meant one thing: provide. Just keep the lights on and...

Fatherhood is one of the most important roles a man can take on in his lifetime. It carries immense responsibility and offers a unique...

Fatherhood is a remarkable adventure filled with joy, challenges, and a unique set of responsibilities. Yet, many fathers often feel...

A blog for dads, by a dad who's still learning I love all my kids fiercely, but if I’m being real… my youngest, Kennedy, and I used to...

By Sharif Colbert, LifeCoachATL As a life coach and a dad who’s been through divorce, I understand that co-parenting is not always easy....

As a life coach, a father, and someone who was adopted myself, I know firsthand how complicated — and emotional — the topic of adoption...

(Especially for Dads Who Want More for Themselves and Their Kids) I talk to a lot of people every day — especially dads — who are stuck...

Divorce can leave dads feeling lost, disconnected, and unsure of how to maintain a strong relationship with their children. At...

Dad Guilt Is Real: How to Overcome It and Be the Best Father You Can Be Fatherhood comes with incredible joys, but it also brings...

Being a stepdad is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles a man can take on. You’re stepping into an already established family...

At LifeCoachATL, we believe that fatherhood is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys a man can embark on. Dads are often...

At LifeCoachATL, we believe that fatherhood is more than just a title—it’s a commitment. Dads play a crucial role in their children’s...