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Run the race you’re in

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Thoughts of future pain made my current struggle hurt more. The key is to catch that mental time travel and come back to now. read more

“When I die, I want my body to be eaten by a lion.” – my child

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His reason surprised me. read more
Balloon against a glass ceiling

“When mommy’s upset, you need to be extra happy.” (a conversation with a 10-year-old)

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We all get down. And when it’s your partner’s turn, you need to be the counterweight. read more

Show your kids this flippin’ robot

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This current event is a cool way to connect with your kids. read more
Finishing a 1000-piece Asia jigsaw puzzle

What to do if you spill water on a jigsaw puzzle

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This is how to dry wet puzzle pieces so they don’t fall apart. read more

Christmas Eve guilt

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Did we get them enough? Did we get them too much? Every year the same questions, doubts, and guilt. read more
Broken Barcelona tiles

“Press ‘B’ to skip tutorial”

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It’s not always necessary to drive the lesson home. Even after a little blood. read more

“Don’t be such a dad” – How do I do that?

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I don’t know how not to be a dad. And I’m still learning how to be one, too. read more

No, dads do not have their shit together

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We are works in progress. We crash, and we keep trying. Because that’s what real dads do. read more

The kind of dad who cries

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I was once lost in Hong Kong. Not really lost, lost. But certainly wandering without a great deal of purpose. I walked through markets, noted the contrast of beggars and…

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How to appreciate your body, right now

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You know that amazing feeling the day after you’ve been sick? Here’s how to notice it everyday. read more

“Don’t spend too much time regretting…”

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Said my wife. “Focus on the time you have in front of you. Do your best and enjoy.” read more

“Don’t take pictures. Stand here and see it”

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How often do you take time to stop and really see what’s right in front of you? read more

Drive the moment you’re in

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A mountaintop snowstorm left us lost and scared. Solution? Keep going, one meter at a time. read more

Waking to a 3am tornado warning

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Safety first, but don’t freak out the kids. What would you do? read more

Am I raising imposters?

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Beware of that over-praise x criticism combo. And be kind to yourself. read more

You f— up again. Congratulations!

You f— up again. Congratulations! 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Every time you notice you’ve reacted poorly, you take a step forward. read more

Why (un)birthdays last two days in our house

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Kids are excited. The years go fast. Here’s how stretch out the special times. read more

My 5 indispensable daily dad routines

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I’m not a very routine person. But these small daily habits add up to big changes over time. read more

Crosswalk coffee: a simple act of kindness

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What little thing could you slip into your routine to warm up someone’s day? read more

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