Life
2023 Retrospect
2023 was another amazing year! The Jafarian family chose challenge as our word for the year and we tested ourselves in new ways. We also mixed in a bit of…
Reflecting on 2 Years of Podcasting
I just passed my two year anniversary of podcasting. It’s been a journey. Here are some key reflections from being on the mic – 1. Creative Outlet First and foremost,…
Jafarian Adventure: Europe (2023)
The latest Jafarian adventure was 3 weeks in Europe. We visited 4 countries over a 23 day span including Norway, Germany, Italy and Greece. It was a full adventure with…
2022 Retrospect
2022 was a year of adventure! The Jafarian family chose adventure as our word for the year and we certainly honored that. With the pandemic out of the way, we…
Truly Seeing Our Children
How often do we truly see our children? Let me be clear – most of us see our children every day, especially if they’re still living in our homes. We…
The Cost of Attachment
What’s the cost of attachment? This is a question came into direct focus for me with the recent passing of my dog, Raja. The experience of Raja passing was quite…
A Tribute to Raja Jafarian
We recently lost a special part of our family… Our 11 year old dog, Raja, passed peacefully in our bed around 3am on May 23rd, 2022. Gabrielle and I were…
What is a Purpose Journey?
You may have heard this phrase before – “purpose journey.” At the time of this writing (May 2022) it’s very in focus for me. I’ve spent the last 12+ months…
2021 Retrospect
2021 was another beautiful year. There were plenty of challenges with pandemic era life, but plenty of rewards as well. It was a year that taught me a lot about…
What Makes Front Row Dads Unique
2021 was an amazing year as a Front Row Dad. Our community continues to grow and evolve in new ways. As we we start the year I thought this would…
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Have you ever had a situation where someone completely misunderstood or misinterpreted something you said? Yeah, me too. It happens ALL the time to just about everyone. However, I’m fortunate…
Hacking Away False Identity
I had breakfast with a good friend recently and the topic of identity came up. We are both on a journey of hacking away previous false identities. This involves relieving…
Front Row Dads Retreat to Key West (2021)
What’s a Front Row Dad retreat and why should you care? I recently attended my 4th Front Row Dads retreat in Key West. This event delivered in typical, extraordinary fashion….
Legos and Parent Programming
I recently got into a new lego set with my son. This isn’t our first lego set, nor will it be the last! However, it is the first time I’ve…
What we can Learn from Talking with Children
Most days I prefer discussion with children over discussion with adults. I know that might sound odd, but it’s true. I appreciate the type of dialog I have with my…