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Saying yes even when it’s no
Lies left unchecked lead to bigger whoppers and greater punishment later. Good parents watch for these teachable moments. In this case, a golden riddle reveals a timeless distinction. Read more.
Saying YES even when it’s NO
Consequences increase with age. Unchecked bad behavior will lead to bigger whoppers and greater punishment later. Good parents watch for these teachable moments–and teach with them. In this case, a golden riddle unlocks the distinction between right and wrong.
Hydroplaning the teen years
A teenage argument is the rhetorical equivalent of hydroplaning. You’re riding on a thin sheet of irrationality. Your best hope is to ride it out without spinning into a full-fledged battle. Read more.
Hydroplaning through the teen years
The worst part of a car wreck comes in that moment before metal crunches metal. Time slows. The realization of impending doom skids across your consciousness. I get the same feeling when careening into an argument with my teenage daughter.
A teenage argument is the rhetorical equivalent of hydroplaning. You’re riding on a thin sheet of [...]
We can do more together
DaddyMoms is the answer to a calling that’s been burning in me for the past five years. I don’t have all the answers. I’m not sure where it will lead. I do know men in my shoes would benefit from knowing they’re not alone. Read more.