You’re a Miserable Parent, and I Know Why
Techniques on maintaining happiness in the midst of changing identities and new normals
Essays and Op-Eds
Contrarian takes on popular parenting topics.
22 posts
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?
What We SHOULD Be Asking Our Kids About School
Re-framing the after-school conversation