Should you upgrade to an incline bench for your home gym?
Incline benches are tempting, but is the extra cost worth it? Of the numerous pieces of garage or home gym equipment that a lifter can purchase, the…
The Diet Journal is Out Now
In a recent post, I shared that self-publishing can be an avenue of creative self-help, and I mentioned that I would be publishing a diet journal soon….
Self-Publishing for the Self
Ever want to self-publish, well, anything? It’s never been easier. Amazon KDP allows you to create a book, upload it with a book cover design (created for…
Living A Balanced Life When Busy – Is Periodization an Option?
Living a balanced life is essential for mental health. But, life doesn’t always allow for the type of balance we’d like to achieve. When work or parenting…
Three Time-Saving Strategies for Strength Training
Once we have made a habit of getting into the gym and lifting weights and found a program that allows us to progress over time, the limiting…
My All-to-Brief Thoughts on Being a Man
Ahead of Father’s Day, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts in the Washington Post, among other great responses from other dads, about what it means…
Welcome to the Parent in Training Blog. This is What You’ll Find Here.
I’m Peter Galligan, and I’m a freelance writer from Denver, Colorado. My wife is a child therapist and therapy group practice owner. We have a daughter who…
When Trying to Be a Better Parent, What Are We Actually Doing Here?
My daughter recently had an embarrassing episode in summer music camp. Her tears and negative self-talk at seven were heartbreaking to watch. How do you handle these…
Trouble at Wheelchair Sports Camp
My daughter’s first wheelchair arrived a few weeks ago, following several months of supply chain delays. Luckily, she was in the seat in time for her school’s…
For Long-Term Progression, Finding Our Why Eventually Must Give Way to Finding Our How
There’s no secret as to why I began powerlifting. My daughter was born with spina bifida and needed more assistance ambulating than kids without disabilities. I wanted…