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15 OF THE BEST GRADUATION SPEECHES EVER
From Steve Jobs to Bono, Tom Hanks to Oprah, here are 15 of the best graduation speeches filled with advice for everyone.
I Am A Parenting Outlier. I Don’t Want To Be One Any Longer.
There are days where I feel all alone with my parenting philosophy of raising informed, empathetic, respectful children. I hate that feeling.
This Is Me In Grade 9
I got a stunning realization at my high school reunion this weekend: people don’t really change all that much. Who you are in Grade 9 is who you likely are, for the rest of our life.
13 Reasons Why You Need To Talk To Your Kids
13 Reasons Why has people wanting to not talk to their kids and others begging we listen to them.
We Need To Talk About Bloggers Using Kids For Clicks
By definition, bloggers using kids is what happens when you’re a blogger who writes about family life. But we need to be hyper away about how, why, who, and when.
My 7 Yr Old Loves AC/DC
Is AC/DC what you would call “children’s music?” Yes. Yes, it is.
My Son’s First Date?
My son is far too young to be going on a date, but watching him roller skate and talk with a classmate this weekend had me realizing how close I am to the ‘first date’ day arriving.
When Your Kid Can’t Handle The Truth About Santa
The bubble has burst for Zacharie and its going to take a long time to rebuild the trust with our son after he found out the truth about Santa.
How To Shake Hands With An Astronaut
My boys met an astronaut last night and while they could have spent their time with him talking about planets and rockets, they instead learned to shake hands in a lesson that will last a lifetime.
How To Tell Your Kids The Truth About Santa
How do you tell your kids the truth about Santa? Here’s a wonderful letter I have saved because my oldest is close. Meanwhile, I’m continuing to weave the magic.
Dear Santa, I Want A Punch In The Face
Charlie took his Dear Santa request a little sideways this year as he hopped up on the big guy’s lap at the mall.
Talking To My 6 Yr Old About Consent
It’s not too early to talk to your sons about consent. Take 20 minutes to explain respect and empathy in age appropriate language. Stop the cycle with our sons.
When Is Your Kid Too Old For A Car Seat?
Car seats are the most important, most misunderstood part about being a parent. Spend some time to learn the rules, and how they should be installed.
Dear Teens Who Want To Go Trick Or Treating
I pass a handful of older middle school kids each day when I walk to pick up my sons from school. Their bus drops them off across the street about 5 minutes before my sons’…
The Other Side Of A Summer Filled With Day Camps
This hasn’t been the perfect summer vacation for my sons. They’ve been all over the city exploring different day camps, but after 7 weeks they just want to sleep in.