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These articles comprise over ten years worth of writing from Dr. James Schroeder, with the most recent listed first. If you are looking for a specific article or perspective on a particular topic we advise utilizing the Search bar. You may also filter articles by Category using the menu above the articles.
Health • Nature • Parenting
On the Trail With My Kids – A River to River Summary
It was almost four years ago on December 23, 2019 that my four oldest kids, Zach, Emma, Matthew, Noah, and I, took off on an unseasonably warm day with a […]
Parenting • Technology
Don’t Let False Narratives Scare You in This Digital Age of Parenting
Recently, I published an article regarding our decision to not allow phones, social media, or gaming consoles for our kids until midway during their senior year in high school. The […]
Parenting • Technology
No Phones. No Social Media. Homecoming Court
In August of 2020, our oldest (twins), Zach and Emma, began their freshman year. Two years later, their brother, Matthew, would join them in the high school ranks. Ever since […]
Faith • Health
What I Learned from the Most Intense Eight Weeks of My Life
On April 8th, I finished the Carmel Marathon in what was a PR (3:28) for me. About 8-10 weeks earlier, I had a repeated premonition that if the marathon went […]
Family • Health
Their Spirit Lives On
I stepped outside on a cool, calm Thursday evening. Days removed from the busyness of the prior weekend, I sat down with a couple of books, and pulled a thin […]
Faith • Health
Taking a Whole Approach in Preventing Burnout
As the pace of our world and our lives continues to quicken, and the demands often seem endless, many of us are at a constant risk of emotional, social, physical, […]
Health
Teach…Our Children Well
I stepped outside underneath the porch awning. It was 41 degrees; the rain was pitter-pattering off the metal roof. Nearing the end of my peak week for marathon training, I […]
Parenting
Eulogizing for Life
Danny stepped up to the pulpit. It had been just a little over a week since his mom, my aunt, had passed away from complications related to Alzheimer’s and cancer. […]
Faith
Eulogy for Maureen Sullivan
Eulogy for Maureen Sullivan Delivered by Dan Mattingly February 18, 2023 St. Matthew Catholic Church Indianapolis, Indiana Hi In the tradition of my Dad’s aunt Clara’s funeral, I would like […]
Health • Nature • Parenting
Toward the Top
We had just left camp about 20 minutes prior, heading out on the trail at 7:20 AM. Will and I were alone on the road, as the others were well […]