Death is a difficult concept for anyone. But for a young person with autism, processing the loss of a loved one is an even more formidable challenge.
Families
8 Ways to Make Sex an Awkwardness-Free Conversation With Your Children
Generally speaking, TMI is best when it comes to things like your kids and sex
Generally speaking, TMI is best when it comes to things like your kids and sex.
Speak to Me, Baby
Mr. Dad shares tips to help your child develop verbal skills.
Mr. Dad shares tips to help your child develop verbal skills.
Fairyland FKT
One week into my family vacation, my legs were itching for punishment.
One week into my family vacation, my legs were itching for punishment
Emerging Man
The Stages of Man—from Boys to Men
The Fun Uncle Last week I was chatting with a nurse and a young resident doctor about family and children. The nurse and I were sharing stories about our own young children and all their shenanigans. The nurse asked the young resident if he had any children to which the 28-year-old with a perfectly shaved…
We Need to Reclaim the Original Intent of Mother’s Day
We have such romantic notions of being finally appreciated on Mother’s Day that some mothers feel disappointed. Perhaps we should shift the idea of what Mother’s Day can be.
We have such romantic notions of being finally appreciated on Mother’s Day that some mothers feel disappointed. Perhaps we should shift the idea of what Mother’s Day can be.
Is Your Family Dysfunctional?
A healthy family is a safe haven – a place of sustenance and nurturing – that has an air of openness, spontaneity, and playfulness, and allows for freedom of expression.
A healthy family is a safe haven – a place of sustenance and nurturing – that has an air of openness, spontaneity, and playfulness, and allows for freedom of expression.
My Biggest Fan
Happy Mother's Day 2019
Happy Mother’s Day 2019
‘Comparison is the Thief of Joy’ is Truer Than Ever for Parents
Parents experience the dark side of social media comparisons too.
Parents experience the dark side of social media comparisons too.
The Top 6 Ways for Dads to Avoid Ticking Off Teenage Daughters
Few things in life are more confusing and scary for a dad than a teenage daughter. It’s just true.
Few things in life are more confusing and scary for a dad than a teenage daughter. It’s just true.
Three Lessons Learned from Mom on Mother’s Day
My mother is a model for kindness, strength, and success.
My mother is a model for kindness, strength, and success.
My Three Moms
Celebrating the women in my life this Mother's Day and all year long.
Celebrating the women in my life this Mother’s Day and all year long.
What Have the Wet Wipes Ever Done for Us?
*Four packets of wet wipes also provided effective ballast, preventing a picnic blanket Sam and I were sat upon from taking off, during a sudden windy period.
*Four packets of wet wipes also provided effective ballast, preventing a picnic blanket Sam and I were sat upon from taking off, during a sudden windy period.
No Leverage
I remember being in my glory, as a kid, when I was obviously sick.
I remember being in my glory, as a kid, when I was obviously sick.
Baby Talk Is Similar all over the World
Despite our differences, when it comes to babies, we communicate the same way all over the world.
Despite our differences, when it comes to babies, we communicate the same way all over the world.
I’m Not a Sitcom Dad
It should be obvious, but it's not always---real fathering is a lot different than what you see on TV.
It should be obvious, but it’s not always—real fathering is a lot different than what you see on TV.