Extroversion gets all the good press, but being an introverted teen has positives, too. The key: finding balance between the extremes.
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Reclaim Your Life, Somewhat, When Your Kids Start School
I thought I’d be more upset about my kids going off to school. Instead, I’m trying to reclaim a bit of my life from before they were born.
Finding Friends Difficult, Awkward for New At-Home Fathers
If you thought it was hard to ask a girl for her number when you were 21, try asking another grown man for his digits at the playground.
First Day of School Brings Worry for Child, Parent Alike
A photo of a dad’s first day of school gets him thinking about the long journey ahead for his 4-year-old child.
Pierced Ears Latest Sign Daughter Forging Own Life Path
My daughter’s desire for pierced ears was not about keeping up with her friends. It was an expression of her individuality.
Wisdom: Find It Where You Can, Parents
We spend our lives looking, chasing, and seeking. For what? For understanding, for knowledge, for joy, for wisdom. Sometimes, it’s right in front of us.