“I’m a man now,” said BR. He deliberately said it in a deeper voice than is his usual. He knew what he said wasn’t true. But it’s not so far off. My son turned 11 this week. Someday soon, he’ll make that same declaration, “I’m a man now.” He won’t have to make his voice deep because it will already be so, and he will be serious. Or he won’t say it all and simply act the part – working, driving, and fending for his own self. I hear the clock ticking. I also see it. I see it in his actions – his attempts to be more mature, his desire for independence, and his growing interest in his … [Read more...]
Ever Have a Bad Date with Your Kids?
It’s vacation for my children. My wife, however, is working. So, I’m the parent in charge. Not wanting to rely completely on screen time and with only so many playdates possible, I’m taking my children out. You could say we’re going on a date. Ever had a bad date with your children? Of course you have because we all have. Maybe it involved throwing-up, crying or whining. Whatever it was, the date sucked, and you wanted it over. Ever had a bad romantic date before? Of course you have because we all have. Maybe it involved boring conversation, arguments or whining. The reasons are endless … [Read more...]
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