A big brother advises to skip the self doubt about one’s ability to care for baby in those early days. Focus on enjoying the life you’ve created instead.
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Endings in Parenting Story Often More Bittersweet, Sad than Happy
I never thought about beginnings and endings as a boy. They often seemed simultaneous. But now my twin sons are heading for high school next year.
Backyard Baseball Field Fading Fast, Memories Staying Strong
We haven’t had batting practice in the backyard for years. I’d have liked to have known when the last one was coming. I’d have savored them more.
First Haircut a Milestone for Bonding Between Fathers, Sons
From my first haircut on, going to the barber a time to bond with my father and I loved hearing him say how good I looked.
College Drop-Off of Firstborn Leaves Parents Wondering, Worrying
It’s common for parents’ lives to feel unsettled when their first child heads to college. But the metaphor of child-as-pioneer can help ease the grief.
Parental Growth Chart Would Celebrate Milestones in Maturity, Wisdom
A growth chart for parents might help us understand — or at least tolerate — other parents who annoy us. For example, the ones who criticize other parents harshly just need to work on decreasing their “judgemental” percentile.