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baby grabbing adult's finger in early days of life

Early Days with Baby for Memory Making, Not Perfect Parenting

February 27, 2019 by Tobin Walsh

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.

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, parenting advice Tagged With: milestones, tips

children's growth chart by marks on wall

Endings in Parenting Story Often More Bittersweet, Sad than Happy

January 16, 2019 by Guest Contributor

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.

Filed Under: parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: Bill Peebles, loss, milestones, poetry

baseball in fence post

Backyard Baseball Field Fading Fast, Memories Staying Strong

October 24, 2018 by Guest Contributor

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.

Filed Under: relationships, sports Tagged With: baseball, Bill Peebles, milestones, sons

boy gets first haircut

First Haircut a Milestone for Bonding Between Fathers, Sons

October 23, 2018 by James Lopez

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.

Filed Under: NYC, parenting advice Tagged With: hair, milestones

college student crossing rope bridge

College Drop-Off of Firstborn Leaves Parents Wondering, Worrying

September 12, 2018 by Vincent O'Keefe

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.

Filed Under: education, relationships Tagged With: college, empty nest, growing up, milestones, teens / tweens

mother holds daughter during doctor visit

Parental Growth Chart Would Celebrate Milestones in Maturity, Wisdom

June 6, 2018 by Vincent O'Keefe

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.

Filed Under: parenting styles Tagged With: good parenting, humor, milestones

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