I knew she had her hooks deep into this snow day and wanted nothing more than to jump into the yard like a drunk elf on a trampoline.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: life
New Year. Same Me.
When it comes to making yourself a better person, the only expiration is the day you die.
Five Years Ago
I’ve made a lot of changes since that day in 2012 but it didn’t happen overnight…
We’re The Weird Adults Now
A passing moment can turn the most normal of us into a weirdo memory for a kid that will last a lifetime
Finding Family
Once you let go of the notion that only certain people in certain spots in your life can be designated as family members, the world feels more inclusive than ever before.
I’m Really Tired
Being tired as a grown up is a sign that you matter. You’ve created a life where you’re needed.
Teaching Harsh Realities To Innocent Minds
Diapers and feedings can be outsourced to a nanny or a babysitter. Teaching them about the sometimes-harsh world around them is a job that only a parent should do.
Advice For My Daughter
I wanted to write some of them down here so I have them. And, in case I’m not around one day, she does too.
No Heroes, No Hypocrites
You’re not perfect. You’re not awful. You just are.
If Your Child Can’t Say “Trick or Treat”
Just because someone doesn’t like birthday cake doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy their birthday.
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