A poem about growing up and helping kids grow up.
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What Does A Dad Do When He Doesn’t Have To Dad?
I recently spent eight days alone in my house–a house that is usually overrun with the frenetic energy and activity of hosting three kids ages four and under.
The Birth Story of My Second Son
It only took six months, but here’s the birth story of my second son, who arrived just in time for a global pandemic.
How do you explain coronavirus to a 3-year-old?
From coronavirus to social distancing to the existence of God. It’s been quite an evening over here.
Teaching A Two-Year-Old to Love Christmas
Maddie took much more than a passing interest in Christmas this year. Here’s a very long rundown of just a few of the magical Christmas moments I want to remember.
An Open Letter to my Newly Two-Year-Old Daughter
You made it to two years old, Maddie! And sometimes it seems like you’re going on 22.
One Month of Man-to-Man Defense Parenting
It’s hard to believe that my newborn son is already more than a month old, but this calls for some reflection on the new stage of life that we have entered—man-to-man parental defense. With one month in the books, I’m proud to report that we have thus far largely flourished under these new conditions.