It’s probably time to prepare yourself for The Talk (About Bowie)™.
Starman Lullaby (A Kid’s Intro to David Bowie)
We can be heroes — if just for one day.
We can be heroes — if just for one day.
Why Aren’t White Parents Having ‘The Talk’ With Their Children About Racism?
Ask an Ally: Why are we teaching black children not to trigger abusers instead of teaching white children not to abuse (and to be allies when they see abuse happening)?
Why are we teaching black children not to trigger abusers instead of teaching white children not to abuse (and to be allies when they see abuse happening)?
Beating Trump May Take a Few More Days, But We Can Defeat Trumpism Now
Let’s take it upon ourselves to create the country we demand.
Let’s take it upon ourselves to create the country we demand.
Meet the Elusive Enthusiastic Biden Supporter
Joe Biden is a secret progressive with broad appeal and the right demeanor for this American moment. Really.
Joe Biden is a secret progressive with broad appeal and the right demeanor for this American moment. Really.
To Win in 2020, Democrats Must Not Ignore the Polls
Ignoring the polls isn’t the same thing as assuming the polls are wrong.
Ignoring the polls isn’t the same thing as assuming the polls are wrong.
When Cancellation Crashes the Commencement
This time of year, colleges honor their grads, and graduation speakers honor themselves. What happens when a Commencement speaker isn't all they're cracked up to be?
This time of year, colleges honor their grads, and graduation speakers honor themselves. What happens when a Commencement speaker isn’t all they’re cracked up to be?
Talking to Kids About George Floyd Protests
A father's ongoing efforts to rear informed, compassionate, engaged, and resilient weirdos in a time of crisis
A father’s ongoing efforts to rear informed, compassionate, engaged, and resilient weirdos in a time of crisis.
Dad v. iPad: Attack of the Killer Screens!
Screen addiction was turning my sons into kids I didn't recognize. I set out on a mission to get these tech-heads clean.
Screen addiction was turning my sons into kids I didn’t recognize. I set out on a mission to get these techheads clean.
The Fraternity of Paternity
When “it takes a village,” we can still stand together in solidarity, even from six feet away.
When “it takes a village,” we can still stand together in solidarity, even from six feet away.
Parent Like it’s the Last Thing You’ll Ever Do
If I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids know about their father?
If I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids know about their father?
We’re All Teachers Now
Here are four tips for getting your teacher on.
Here are four tips for getting your teacher on.
Parenting in the Eye of the COVID Storm
As the world spins out of control, life under shelter-in-place is at a standstill. I'm finding fresh joy in the minuscule and solace in the intimate.
“Out There” is swirling chaos, but here, in the eerie calm, we are carefully recalibrating. Taking stock of what’s left and what we need to hold tightly when the tempest returns.
Big Little Lies
Is it bad to lie to our kids? Probably. Do we all do it? Duh. So what now?
Is it bad to lie to our kids? Probably. Do we all do it? Duh. So what now?
Live and Let Learn
Pop quiz, hot shot*: What important life lesson did you learn because your parents lectured you about it?
Pop quiz, hot shot*: What important life lesson did you learn because your parents lectured you about it?
In Defense of Failure
Failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s a step along the way.
Failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s a step along the way.