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September 28, 2022

“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

July 8, 2022

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

May 1, 2022

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…

March 3, 2022

Am I raising imposters?

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

February 18, 2022

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

February 12, 2022

Don’t be that dad at the ball game

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Be there with your kids, but don’t live through them. read more

February 11, 2022

The dad behind the scenes

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Exactly where parents should aim to be. read more

February 10, 2022

What should we teach our children?

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The future is a great big question mark. Let’s train for that. read more

February 2, 2022

“My brother’s like the windshield wiper on the left”

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He hops on me, I push him away. Just like siblings do. read more