"I sitted on something pointy!"

Let’s start this adventure, but I have to tell you something first. I promise privacy and transparency. I'm eager to share our family's adventures and learnings. But, protecting our children's privacy is the most important thing.

They didn't choose to be in the spotlight, and I respect that by keeping our identities anonymous. This allows me to share our experiences with complete transparency.

If that bothers you, makes you uncomfortable, or feels fake, I understand. You can unsubscribe.

If you're still here... sweet... call me Rick, a Gen X dad of two Generation Alpha boys. I'm married to a smart, beautiful, Millennial wife who's the rock of this family and is the most amazing mom. We both work from home, which means that we're a very tight-knit family.

We're typical in many ways, but atypical in many others. Both boys are unique individuals, with their own quirks and characteristics. My youngest, in particular, has a knack for delivering unexpected one-liners that never fail to surprise us (must be that Gen X DNA). In fact, a recent incident perfectly illustrates this...

I heard a loud scream and crying as I was grilling in the backyard. As I came up the steps of the deck and saw my wife consoling my five-year-old, she asked him what happened, and he replied...

I saw my wife hug him and his tears dried up. I realized he was fine. His answer was the perfect way to start this.

"Raising Alpha Kids" isn't something I set out to write about or build. It's something I felt called upon to do, share, and help others navigating parenthood. Especially if you're Gen X or an older Millennial raising kids of Generation Alpha. It kicks my butt every single day, and I love it.

I don't know where it will go, but honestly, I don't care. What I do care about are my boys, my wife, and the lives we build together. What I care about is sharing experiences to inspire you, help you, and show you that you aren't alone. What I care about is making a small impact on the lives of this generation to be better than the one before it, which most parents want for their children.

Raising Alpha Kids is my "pointy" moment to go for something I believe in. I'm diving into the great unknown to do something new. I hope it serves you too.

While I’ll be sharing the content with you, my wife and I are a team. We are very much on the same page when it comes to raising our boys.

Our Parenting Values: A Blend of Generations

We bridge generational divides and hail from different family backgrounds. Which means our parenting style is a big mix of traditions and perspectives. We value resilience, creativity, thoughtfulness, and adaptability. We want to instill these traits in our children. We embrace a parenting approach that combines the best of both worlds. We aim to prepare our sons not just for tomorrow, but for a lifetime of learning and growth.

What We Stand For and Against

We stand for emotional intelligence. We believe in nurturing our children's ability to understand and manage their feelings and relationships. We stand against the tired, old parenting norms that don't serve today's children. Our approach is flexible, proactive, and always evolving—much like the world around us.

Parenting: An Uncharted Journey

Parenting is not a science; it's an art. And like all artists, we don't have all the answers. We learn, adapt, and grow daily. With Raising Alpha Kids, I invite you to share your stories and experiences too. Together we can overcome challenges and learn from one another. It's about being better together, one day at a time.

Creating a Legacy

I hope to create a legacy for our sons. It will be a story of our lives and theirs. Our lives are intertwined in the emails and posts I share with you. A story they can look back on to learn, understand, and perhaps see how we tried every day to be better than the last.

From a Divorced Family to a Dedicated Father

My parents got divorced when I was an early teen. I learned about my father's character through discoveries, not talks. I vowed not to be him and break the cycle. I'm here to be an open book for my sons. I'll guide them through this complex world. I'll support them and show them that it's not just about facing challenges. It's about learning to be themselves and living their own lives.

I will promise to show up, be honest, and share what I can with you from my own thoughts, perspectives, and stories.

I’m very much your prototypical Gen X, with a chip on my shoulder, “don’t bother me, I won’t bother you” attitude who drank from the garden hose type of guy.

I will also try to entertain you through my sarcastic personality, even if "Rick" isn't my real name. (It's not lost on me that I used "honest" and "isn't my real name" in the same breath. If it makes you feel better, think of Rick as a nickname, not a fake name.)

I've never done something like Raising Alpha Kids before. I hope my experiences and words resonate with you. I also hope they give you new perspectives. As a stuck-in-my-own-way kind of Gen X'er, I've struggled to have an open mind at times. But when I have that open mind, I always learn something, which is my hope for you too.

We’ll also have fun too!

So if one day we meet, you and I can grab a drink, share stories of our families, and have a few laughs.

Thank you for joining us on this adventure. I welcome your thoughts, experiences, and stories. We are navigating the complex and wonderful path of raising a great Generation Alpha.

Taking it one day at a time,
Rick

P.S. Not all posts will be this long. I wanted to let you know a bit about what you’re about to get into.

P.P.S. If you’re here wondering when we’ll be getting into all the Alpha male stuff, you’re in the wrong place. Generation Alpha is anyone born between 2010-2024. More on that later.