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“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

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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My child doesn’t want my help with homework

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Here’s why it hurts so bad. read more

One month after hell

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Halloween isn’t so scary anymore. read more
Esther & Marc Cinanni Mantranima

Why I cried on Black Friday

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Black Friday is capitalism meets human psychology. And as the clock ticked down, my shopping cart collided with a deeply human dad moment. read more