Tag Archives: parenting
Memories
For the one weekend I’m gone all year, their dad pulled out all the stops. One hike led them along a boardwalk to a cave. Another up a mountain to a hazy view of the city. No time for the … Continue reading
Clean Plate Club
Many parents and grandparents grew up in houses where the goal was to finish everything on their plate. But there are important reasons to end that practice. Training a child to clean their plate can lead to overeating and losing … Continue reading
Child Safety: Anchor TVs, Furniture
We try to do everything in our power to keep our kids safe. But that isn’t always enough to stop tragedy. On a June morning in 2014, we discovered my son Camden trapped under a three-drawer dresser in his room, … Continue reading
Boundaries
Not long ago I was driving Sam and his friend Josh over to Josh’s house where the boys were going to spend the night. But out of the blue, Josh changed his mind about wanting Sam to stay over. “I’m … Continue reading
No ‘Real Man’ Wants to Go to a Baby shower
My wife and I are expecting our first baby. The baby shower is next weekend, and I was really looking forward to it. My dad wants to plan something for the guys to do that day. He was shocked when … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 