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Robert Mooshagian

About Robert Mooshagian

Robert Mooshagian is a writer from Cincinnati, Ohio. In his family — three generations of football coaches — attention was how praise was paid. This essay is adapted from Chapter 1 of his memoir, The Distance Between Us (Kindle, 2026; paperback, December 15, 2026).

Attention Was Praise in Our House

A child who cannot tell the difference between being noticed and being loved will work very hard to stay noticeable.

November 12, 2026 by Robert Mooshagian Leave a Comment

A child who cannot tell the difference between being noticed and being loved will work very hard to stay noticeable.