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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.
Having a Favorite Child Has Made Me a Better Parent
The more that I think about, Joseph isn’t my favorite child — he is my second chance at being a better man and a better father.
My Kid’s Failing School: Punishment or Understanding Needed?
When the grades came in, I realized my kid’s failing school and started into the classic Five Stages of Parental Freaking Out.
We Bought Our 6th Grader a Cell Phone — Deal With It
I’m not saying all sixth graders should have a cell phone, just that ours should. Yours might need to have one, too, but I won’t judge you.
Selfie Culture: Combat it in Kids Through Volunteer Work
Volunteer work can help teens develop empathy and resist the self-absorption culture brought on by cell phones and social media.
A Boy was Bullied Yesterday, and it Needs to Stop Now
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. One child bullied is one child too many, according to our guest contributor.