Up on the roof, dad gains new perspective. He learns to savor the highs and never lose sight of the big picture of family life.
teens / tweens
Life Lessons Taught to Teens at This Dad’s Driving School
A father teaches teen in driver’s ed that driving, like life, is about trust in others as much as it is about your navigation skills.
Parent Train Keeps a-Rollin’ While Track Time Changes
I remember when pointing out a train in the distance intrigued everyone. It was our family’s version of a rainbow. But rainbows fade.
Elementary School Graduation Ends a Special Parenting Time
I never really thought about life after elementary school. That is, I knew it would happen, but later rather than sooner.
Have Fun, Dammit! Parenting in the Immobile Age of Children
Can a parent force his teenager to have fun if she doesn’t want to? Sometimes it’s necessary to try and try again, as one dad finds out.
Stopping by Forts on a Sleepless Evening: A Parental Bedtime Story
Getting children to go to bed can be tough. But sometimes, when the evening feels right, it’s not a fight worth having.