As a dad, you'll often find yourself describing things you take for granted: when to pee; hot vs. cold; gravity; money. Other times, you'll have to talk about less tangible things such as love and kindness. The hardest category, however, are things that are different from when you grew up: life before the internet; why Saturday morning cartoons were better; or why the Save icon … [Read more...] about Teaching Consent to Kids for Everyday Life
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How I do Valentine’s Day as a Father
February 14th is often celebrated for its association to one Saint Valentine. The true story of the saint notwithstanding, we now celebrate his day as a secular holiday to profess love and passion for chocolate... or something like that. Pink, red, and sometime purple show up everywhere. For others, the day serves as a reminder of relationships gone bad, not having a special … [Read more...] about How I do Valentine’s Day as a Father
Tangential Parenting: The R Word
It took a little longer than usual (thanks influenza), but the fourth episode of Tangential Parenting has dropped! This week, Rachel and Eric talk about the thing that's never impacted by kids: Relationships. . . . Okay, now that you're done laughing, Rachel and Eric discuss how the relationship with their partner has changed since kids entered into the picture, and … [Read more...] about Tangential Parenting: The R Word