Aaron Taylor
The Big Difference Between “Being a Parent” and “Parenting”
As a father to young children, ages four and two (and one more expected in June!), I am hyper-aware of my role as a parent. The well-being and future of my children are (mostly)...
3 Things New Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers Must Embrace
Congratulations. If you are here, then you have survived the first year of your child’s life. You have shed your title of Non-Parent (NP) and joyfully embraced the title of Beginner Parent (BP). Common...
New Swimmers and New Traditions at Goldfish Swim School
Wednesdays are Goldfish Swim School days in our family. Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ve been heading to my son’s lesson at 4pm. We follow up the lesson with dinner out, all the while talking about...
Seeing the Holidays Through My Kids’ Eyes
My wife and I recently introduced the Mensch on a Bench to our home. The Mensch on a Bench is a Hanukkah tradition like the Elf on a Shelf. Just like the Elf on...
It’s More Than Just Lessons – Family Fun and Community at Goldfish Swim School
My son loves his swim lessons at Goldfish. The high five when he enters the pool, the big smiles from his teacher each week, the games during each lesson, he loves it all.
But...
Exciting October at Goldfish Swim School
October at Goldfish Swim School has been filled with excitement! All month long, Columbus Moms Blog and GSS have partnered up for “Socktober,” a charity drive to help collect socks for local Columbus families....
14 Tips for Your Family Photo Session
If you have a family photo session planned soon, the following tips will keep your session fun and light-hearted. Take it from me, a seasoned family photographer--these tips come from experience. My advice is...
Free Mini Class Playdate at Goldfish Swim School
Water always made me and my wife nervous. Bath time made us anxious. Our son’s first swim lesson at 6-months-old? We were terrified. We thought, “We’ve been taking care of this fragile little guy...
Is It Preschool Yet? Cuz I’m Done
Live in the moment. Cherish these early years. They grow up so fast. It doesn't last long. It doesn't get easier. You'll miss these years when they're gone.
Okay, I get it. I know...
Three Months at Goldfish and We Love It
When my son, Xavier, had his first lesson at Goldfish, he couldn’t put his mouth or nose near water without swallowing a big mouthful. He couldn’t kick in the water, he couldn’t lay on...