What happens when kids seem to lose interest in Halloween as they grow older? It’s a scary reality check to one parent.
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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.
Swim Lessons Teach Daughter, Dad to Navigate ‘Big Blue World’
A young Black girl with autism improves her odds with swim lessons while her dad embraces a new chapter in his parenting story.
It Goes By Fast: Dad Grieves End of Son’s Childhood
Now that I’m looking back, I admit they were right. Life indeed goes by fast. Way too fast. So fast that it makes me angry.
Life Transitions for Son and His Primary Caregiver, Dad
After 6 years of always having his son at his side, a father mourns and celebrates the life transition that awaits this autumn for both.