A father spots his tween’s shoes on the bathroom floor and wonders how this little boy he brought home from the hospital just the other day fits into them … and the world of the future.
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Get Your Child’s Ears Pierced at a Tattoo Parlor? Yes, You Should
A good tattoo parlor is maintained to exacting standards with well-trained, certified professionals — not minimum-wage earners at the mall — so get your kid’s ears pierced the right way.
Special Moments Happen When Children are at Their Most Frustrating
After a glorious day of incidents and worse, I found myself in the midst of a sleep battle with my oldest son when one of those special moments happened.
Halloween: The Morning-After, Kids-Growing-Older Edition
With Halloween fresh in the books, it is time to start planning for the next holiday . . . but what happens when kids seem to lose interest?
Genius Today, Dunce Tomorrow: Take Milestones Lightly, Parents
Our children’s accomplishments will, hopefully, lead to other milestones and sources of pride for us and them. Still, don’t get cocky!
First Dance for Daughter Stirs Up Bad Memories, Good Expectations for Dad
I cannot wait to listen as she puts her head on my shoulder and recounts the entire Technicolor evening of dance — good and bad.