Babysitting Little Brothers: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
My 5-year-old stares at me, not really comprehending what this means. Unless it’s candy or a shot to my balls, he doesn’t…
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Having a Favorite Child Has Made Me a Better Parent
The more that I think about, Joseph isn’t my favorite child -- he is my second chance at being a better man…
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Sibling Rivalry Overcome with a Future Gift from Your Children’s Past
A favorite family artifact or art project from childhood can help brothers and sisters stay close during heat of sibling rivalry.
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Comparisons Between Children No. 1 Parenting Mistake to Avoid Making
Comparing our children to anyone but themselves implies judgement and distracts us from the here and now. Avoid comparisons and live in…
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Equal Rights Among Siblings Necessary for Better Relationship
All households must have equal rights when it comes to buying things for your kids if you want to avoid prolong fights…
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Don’t Forget One-on-One Quality Time When You Have Multiple Kids
A sick child reminds this dad that each of his kids needs uninterrupted quality time alone with him to know how special they…
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Stopping by Forts on a Sleepless Evening: A Parental Bedtime Story
Getting children to go to bed can be tough. But sometimes, when the evening feels right, it's not a fight worth having.
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I Don’t Regret Giving My Baby a Weird Name
Yes, it's a weird name for a baby. But we’re sure it won’t be a hindrance for him now or in the…
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Baby Shower Registry, Designed by Dad (and Mostly for Dad)
A "sprinkle" is a smaller, not-your-first-kid baby shower and a word I will spend the rest of my life trying to avoid…
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Brothers: May They Always Be Best Friends for Life
I want for my sons comfortable enough with their relationship to skip the awkward formalities a long time of being apart sometimes…
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