Because kids don't come with operation manuals.
There are no right ways to be a parent, but some days it may feel like you are just getting everything WRONG. These articles are not to enhance those feelings of inadequacy– quite the opposite, actually. We want you to feel less alone and more supported in a world that does very little to acknowledge the thankless jobs parents do every day. Come to space of acceptance, filled with tools to give you confidence as a parent. Here you’ll find tips for even the most challenging situations with kids of all types.
My Life: Take 2
Written By Chris LopreteIt’s true what they say. Once you become a father, you start to live your life all over again. My son is 2 ½ and I’m finally getting it through my thick skull that while I have said goodbye to many aspects of my younger self (i.e. sleeping in...
Give
By Guest Blogger, Lisa LangeIt's not as hard as it sounds. Just reach out your hand. I know that may sound absurd, but I know that many people understand this concept. I know, as many of you do, that there is always something to give. Time, energy, a helping hand, a...
Why I Love and Hate Whole Foods Market
Written by Chris ManciniIt’s always a treat to go to Whole Foods. It’s good food, it’s fresh, and everything tastes pretty good. Yes, it’s a great experience until you get to the cashier and you always think they made a mistake. I actually took a bag of grapes back...
THE FIRST WEEK (A confession)
“It’s okay, buddy. It’ll be alright, pal. Don’t cry.” I say half heartedly. I’m only saying it because it seems like that’s what I’m supposed to say. I don’t really know what I’m doing. In fact I don’t even know this kid. I feel bad saying that because I think I’m...
The Closet
We’re getting ready for the new baby. I’m losing my office but gaining a son. I’ve been putting off going through my office because I didn’t want to face the fact that I’d be moving it into the garage. My office was my personal space. I didn’t want to lose it.But July...
No matter what tomorrow may bring, I will remain grateful.
I am grateful to have a roof over my head.I am grateful that we have 2 cars, and even if they are older than the city we live in, we no longer have payments, and we somehow they always get us from point A to point B.I am grateful for who I am, and who I’ve become over...
You Can’t Have a Rainbow without First Having a Storm (Part 2)
The storm did stop, but it rained on and off for a few weeks after that- the kind of drizzle that makes you feel like you can’t get out and accomplish anything, and the moment you try, it’s such a big dramatic event, you decide not to attempt it again until there is...
You Can’t Have a Rainbow without First Having a Storm
Becoming a stay at home parent is like culture shock. At least, I believe it is after you’ve already been a working parent in the corporate world. Had I gone straight to staying at home when my maternity leave was over, it may have been easier to adjust, but for me,...
Tell your Daddy
Who speaks for the Dad? Seriously. Think about it. Chris Rock has a great routine about this subject. It goes something like this. Kids are always being told “Tell your mama how good this dinner is.” “Tell your mama how pretty she looks.” You better tell your mama...
A Little Miracle…With A Little Help
Author’s note: The following blog entry is about fertility treatments. Because of the family nature of this website, please understand that reading between the lines is required.Before we go any farther, I want to say that it wasn’t my fault. I want to make that very...
Things We Learn When We Are Sick
I am a HUGE baby when I am sick. No, seriously. Much bigger than you are. It's not just that I need to be pampered and can't take any responsibility for anything, it's that I seriously want to take care of things, and CAN'T.I become so cranky about it that I tend to...
Daddy’s Blogging. Go bug Mommy.
A Walk to the ParkOn Sunday my wife wanted to get her car washed. And she’s pregnant. Needless to say she was going to get her car washed. So that left me with our three year old daughter, Isabella. She wanted to go to the park. Fine.We decided we would walk there,...