It’s good to give your kids positive reinforcement, but also to remind them that the entire world isn’t standing in awe of them
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: family humor
Watch Daddy’s Epic Fail
I’ve lifted up heavy objects, taught her to ride a bike, and won more crane games than I can count. Most times I come through in the clutch when I know her eyes are watching.
Long Term Plan Of An Embarrassing Dad
I’m starting to become the lame one in our dynamic. I know it. I’m not completely there yet, but give it time.
I Was Given A Flower
It was one of the most heart-wrenching-in-a-good-way moments I have ever had in my life.
I Seriously Over Analyze Sesame Street
What alternate universe is Sesame Street on that monsters never age or retain knowledge, yet humans do both?
When Toddlers Ruled My House
I don’t even know how we escaped. I’m surprised we’re not still playing that game today.
My Ten Year Old Says I’m A “Noob”
In this context, I barely even know what “noob” means.
Then Why Do We Do It?
I refuse to leave him sitting in the living room.
Why Newborns Are Terrifying
As soon as we opened the door, she became the most fragile thing in our home.
My Head Is Pounding
The best I can do is come storming back down the hallway mumbling about, “Freakin’ socks and this house.”
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