‘Accidents’ and a rotten sandwich: Providing structure for our kids requires balance
We’ve found our children do better when parameters are set and expectations are communicated. But we also see value in “unschooling.”
My daughter asked how I’ll pay for her college degree. I’m still paying for mine.
Unlike loans, you don’t have to pay grants back. While scholarships are often merit-based, grants like the the one I received are typically awarded on financial need.
‘Chocolate milk and cereal’: Eating healthy isn’t just our family’s struggle
The U.S. diet is worse than bad — it’s deadly, a 2022 NPR article explained.
Our 10-year-old just made me think twice about filling up her summer schedule
A Dad’s Diary: It’s important for active families to know that you can over-schedule your kids, to have an ongoing dialogue and to watch for signs that they are overdoing it.
Chickens are teaching our kids responsibility this summer — we hope
A Dad’s Diary: We ruffled some feathers holding the kids to a work schedule over the next few weeks but so far so good.
How gross jelly beans and a game of hide-and-seek help me connect with my kids
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