The Lion King and the Wisdom of a 3-Year-Old
Relearning authenticity through the lens of someone 9x younger than me.
Essays and Op-Eds
Contrarian takes on popular parenting topics.
23 posts
You’re a Miserable Parent, and I Know Why
Techniques on maintaining happiness in the midst of changing identities and new normals
When Fatherhood Comes Full Circle
A blurring of past and present
When the Parent is the Bully
It says more about you than the child but are you listening?
The Sustainability of Magic
We experienced a miracle the other day. It had to do with toys. As is the case with so many miracles, there was at first a low point, a motivating event that preceded the improbable outcome. As background, it’s important to understand that my youngest has never met a...
The Day I Started Feeling Like One of Those Older Ladies
Middle-age is weird
4 Invaluable Gifts You Can Give Your Children Today
Hint: None of them come from a toy store.
I Hate Asking Kids ‘What Will You Be When You Grow Up’ - Use This Question Instead.
And what we should be asking instead
We’ve Protected Kids From Everything But Fear
American kids are quite safe, so why are they anxious?