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Don’t Ever Apologize For This
We’ve all felt the judging eyes. We’ve felt the embarrassment. We’ve asked in whispers or over text, “Is…
They Don’t Know How It Works
It must be bewildering to be a kid. The world is a confusing and illogical place…and so little…
Let Them Miss a Day
It’s just soccer practice. It’s just math class. It’s just whatever. They can miss a day, ok? You…
You’ll Think This Later; Might As Well Feel It Now
It’s kind of crazy how crazy things are right now. All that you have going on. All the…
Interest is Interest. Take It.
It’s a video game. It’s a YouTuber who makes unwatchable videos about video games. It’s drama at school….
It’s Not a Goal to Be Impressed By
You might think that every little boy would want to be king, but Marcus Aurelius didn’t. That’s the…
Show Them How to Be Bigger
A 10-year-old Jim Lawson was walking down the street when, as he passed a car, a small child…
This Is a Violent River
Sometimes it feels like it, sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it feels like our lives are moving very quickly,…
Who Will You Be?
Throughout his life, Abraham Lincoln—born on this day in 1809—could not seem to please his father. Even though his son was brilliant and clearly cut…
They Can Make a Difference
Today, as we mark George Washington’s birthday in the U.S., it’s worth thinking about why we celebrate important dates like these…from a parenting perspective. Why…
Isn’t This When You Feel Love the Most?
Of course, we try to tell our children we love them. Sometimes they receive it. Sometimes they roll their eyes. Sometimes—depending on how we grew…
Look At You, You Made It Out
It was quite a journey from there to here. You got out of that small town. You made it into college. You’ve done better than…
Show Them How to Be Particular
Kids are picky. They don’t like this. They don’t like that. They need those to be exactly like them. And all of this can change depending on their mood,…
It’s Supposed to Look Like This
Your car is disgusting. There are crumbs everywhere and sports gear and stacks of artwork. The back door of your house is bordered by a…
You’ll Never Regret Doing This One Thing with Them
When they’re young, when they’re bored, when they’re full of energy, when they’re older, when you need to talk, when you’re on vacation, after a…
Just Get the Van, Man
You don’t see yourself as that kind of person. You’re too cool for it. You don’t want to pull up in a minivan. You do…
Maybe You Should See if They’re Ready Now?
You tried and it didn’t go well. Trying to get them to watch football. Seeing if they’d like sushi. Taking them to the movies or…
Respect The Ratio
They shouldn’t be doing that. It’s annoying. It’s impolite. It’s inappropriate. They’ve got to get to school. They’re going to wake up their brother. They’re…