As strange as it may seem to someone who isn’t in a similar situation, my house didn’t feel “alive” anymore.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: kids
Why I’ll Never Squash Her Spirit
Snap at a friend and they dismiss it. Do the same to your kid, they’ll bring it up at Thanksgiving when you’re 60.
The Ways My Kid Messes With Me
Suddenly, you’re no longer Zack Morris. You’re now Mr. Belding.
…As Much As They Need Me
Some of my lowest points from the past few years are softened by their links to some great memories with my children.
The Perfect Kid For Me
Having Autism or any special needs doesn’t mean the absence of personality or humor. All of his quirks – good and bad – are his and I love him.
Teaching Our Kids About Those Who Are Different
Teach them to fear Styrofoam and they will cower at packing peanuts forever unless someone shows them how you were wrong. Teach them to fear people and the same thing will happen.
When They’re Not Being Little Jerks
You don’t have to be expressly called a dipstick by an elementary school kid in order to feel like one.
The Dad I’ll Be Tomorrow
It’s like being the best barber in the shop and finding out that, in six months, your job will also include competitive Frisbee and candle-making.
The Times When You’re Just Not Feeling It
The reality is that there are plenty of times when we, as adults, need to get away from the kids in order to steal a few sobering moments to ourselves.
It’s Not As Bad As You Remember
We spend our lifetimes beating ourselves up with false memories tailored to make things seem worse.
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