Category: Parenthood
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I Tried Rooting for Her
It was late afternoon. He was probably tired, maybe even hungry. She was probably stressed. There were people around. They were watching, staring, judging. And I wanted to have compassion, empathy, understanding. I didn’t want to judge, but it was hard.
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I’ve Learned a Few Things: Father Nation Podcast
In the last 17 months, I’ve come to believe that the entire parenthood experience is one that, at its core, can be shared by most parents. Sure, our kids might be different ages, and we might live in different places, but we’ve all been up in the middle of the night, taken care of a…
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5 Ways Raising a Child is Like Traveling Abroad
Traveling abroad is a lot like raising kids, specifically babies/toddlers, in that it can be a giant pain in the ass. The experience is always unforgettable, but I could definitely do without certain parts.
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When I First Held You
Edited by Brian Gresko, When I First Held You is an honest look into the lives of 22 dads who write far better than me. Here are a few nuggets that really resonated with me.
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7 Reactions to a New Toddler Doing Toddler Things
Welcome to raising kids. There are no warning labels, and of course nobody feels bad for us. Nor should they, it wasn’t exactly an accident. But is it is certainly something we will not forget, much like these classic “An Idiot Abroad” moments.