The world of children, I’ve found, can be a remarkable window into the world of adults. So much of our behavior, motivations, fears, and hopes end up being so similar, at their core, to those of children.
Little kids want to be seen, because they know intuitively that to be seen is to be loved. And adults, it seems, are not that different.
All in Fatherhood
Camping with young kids was hard, but well worth it. We learned so much (the hard way) that we wanted to share.
As with anything I publish, feel free to share this with anyone who might find it useful. And I’m happy to talk more if you or someone you know is interested in planning a family camping trip.
Passing on tragic flaws is part of being a father. Can I stop any of my sins from becoming intergenerational?
I am so grateful to Riley for teaching me to be a better father and person. He taught me about the slipper slope of control and abuse.
Myles - this is a memory of your first steps, and a reflection of mine for you to remember.
I want to remember that the goal of parenting is not avoiding my own sadness.
We can’t “teach” our kids character, but we can debrief it.
Please, God, let our children’s suffering be graceful instead of senseless.
Lightness is a blessing that we may be gifted on the long, arduous walk toward goodness.
A Jimmy Fallon Clip with Chadwick Boseman changed the way I think about role models.
One day our sons will grow out of their find-joy-in-all-places mindset, and it will be my fault.
The Beatles song that comforts you, Here Comes the Sun, is a lovely tune. And it suits you.
Working moms have been pushing for better practices for some time, and I think it’s time for us join them in a big way.
The point here is not that I am cured of shouting (I’m not). The point is to share what happened after I started shouting less.
I didn’t hear what he said the first time. And then he clarified, with emphasis, from his stroller, clutching his water bottle.
We went and returned safely home.
Looking at these photos I feel many things simultaneously, but mostly two things. I feel love in my whole body, and I feel the passing of time.
For my sons - to help you understand where you come from.
I tried to act more like my iPhone, and I think it’s working.
Nothing could be more important than being your mother’s husband and you and your brother’s papa. Nothing.