Vincent O'Keefe

About Vincent O'Keefe

Vincent O’Keefe is a writer and stay-at-home father with a Ph.D. in American literature. He is writing a memoir on gender and parenting. His writing has appeared at The New York Times and The Washington Post (among other venues). Visit him at www.vincentokeefe.com or on Twitter @VincentAOKeefe or Facebook at Vincent O’Keefe.

Media Saturation and How to Combat It in Your Family

April 13, 2022 by Vincent O'Keefe

The 24/7 news cycle and social media create media saturation that induces stress and anxiety in all. A new book offers families help.

Celebrities in Your Family’s Life Should Be Cherished Now

February 9, 2022 by Vincent O'Keefe

An inspirational coach, an insightful teacher : these are a family’s personal “celebrities.” Have you thanked them lately for their help?

Family Heirlooms You Create Recall Warm Memories, Freeze Time

December 8, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

Save a few objects from your children’s early years. They may become family heirlooms that create intergenerational bonding in the future.

Scripts Parents Must Embrace, Avoid for Better Communication

November 10, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

What Do You Say, a book by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, offers help creating scripts for good conversations with your child.

How to Help Children’s Brain Development in a High-Tech World

October 13, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

A new book by science writer Annie Murphy Paul offers insight into brain development in children through smarter everyday interaction.

‘Peach Parenting’ Lets Kids Ripen In Their Own Precious Time

September 8, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

It was a perfect August morning for peach-picking. My wife and I were a week away from driving my oldest […]