Aaron Taylor
Aaron Taylor is a family portrait photographer and high school English teacher. Aaron is forever blessed to be in love and married to his best friend and partner in parenting. Much of his time is spent chasing his three curious, energetic kids. Aaron lives in Columbus, Ohio. Before moving to Columbus in the summer of 2016, Aaron was a high school English and Drama teacher in Montgomery County, Maryland. As an English teacher, he has earned National Board Certification in English Language Arts. You can find his photography work at his website or on Facebook. Give him his family, a good cup of coffee, and a homemade cookie or three, and all is right in Aaron’s world.
A Parent’s Guide to the new ZipZone Adventure Park
My wife and I love outdoor activities with a little extra adventure built in. We zip line, we hike, we rock climb, and we love adventure parks. But since we’ve had kids, we don’t...
Four Ways to Improve Your Cell Phone Family Photography
As a family photographer, I scroll through my social media feeds with an attentive eye. While I'll always prefer my DSLR for portraits and candids, the convenience of the cell phone camera just can't...
Our First Lesson at Goldfish Swim School
“That was so fun!” If that’s what your kid says at the end of his first swim lesson, then you know you’re in the right place.
My son, Xavier, began swim lessons at Goldfish Swim...
It’s Not Ties and Shirts: What Dads Really Want for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is fast approaching. As a stay-at-home-dad, I almost wrote a two sentence blog post that went like this:
“If the guy you’re honoring this Father’s Day is a stay-at-home-dad, just read last year’s...
Do the Columbus Zoo in Two Hours
You know the drill: this morning you need to keep the kids entertained, fed, and happy while balancing different nap schedules, possible diaper blowouts, and the ever-present-danger of a toddler meltdown. One possibility? The...
A SAHD in a SAHM’s World
I’ve been a stay-at-home-dad since August, so it’s been just over six months now. When my family moved to Columbus, I did not expect to be a SAHD. The plan was for me to...
Ten Types of Parenting Attention
After three years of parenting, I often find myself thinking about attention. Attention is a gift, perhaps the greatest gift. The quality of your attention says so much about who you are. How do...
Four Holiday Games for Surviving Your Toddlers
The holiday season is stressful for everyone. As parents, we are buying gifts, baking cookies, wrapping presents, and trying not to kill our kids before Christmas. That’s why I bring to you four games...
The Professional Parent’s Guide to Three Things You Never Knew You’d Get Used To
Welcome, New Parent, to your first meeting with the Professional Parent training facility. Many have come before you, many will come after. We here at Professional Parent want to make your transition from non-parent...
A Parent’s Thank You Letter to Skyline Chili
Dear Skyline Chili,
My family and I just moved to Columbus from a Washington, D.C., suburb in Maryland, and you, Skyline, have changed our lives for the better. Your checkered facade is our checkered flag,...