A child’s fall from a tree and, eventual, ER visit helps this dad discover a parenting trick few of admit to knowing well.
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Teaching Driving Requires Dad to Watch His Blind Spot
This dad learns that teaching driving to his son has some lessons, new and old, that he will need to work at to fully understand.
Life Enhancement Should Be Everyone’s Priority During Our Precious Time
Be the change you desire to see in the world, as a dad and as a human, by focusing life enhancement — whether it’s yours or someone else’s.
Skating Creates Family Magic, Teaches Us About Balance in Life
Self-confidence, balance and memories are some of the great benefits you’ll gain from skating with your children.
Attention to Life’s Edges Prevents Boredom, Uncovers Best Stories
Find baseball boring? Then start paying attention to what is happening in the stands, in foul territory and behind the scenes.
Parenting Mantras I Learned from Author Toni Morrison
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison taught me two parenting mantras that I try to practice daily: light up and know when to stop.