parenting
Body of Discourse
“All that is thought should not be said, all that is said should not be written, all that is written ...
Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?
“If this is supposed to be such a great experience for her, why do I have such a pit in ...
Who Are You and What Have You Done With My Child?
“Who are you and what have you done with my child?”You might be surprised how many parents of teens feel ...
How Being the Rabbi’s Gay Son Taught Me to Be a Good Dad
There’s a great post on Kveller that many of us can probably relate to. Jon Raj shares his fear that as ...
How to Let Our Desserts (& Our Kids) Just BE What They Are
Fat-free ice cream. Sugar free-candy. Low-carb apple pie. Are you salivating yet? Probably not. Manufacturers and weight-conscious home chefs often ...
Tips for the Nervous Camper
Last summer, I packed everything that was on the packing lists, plus extras. You want 12 pairs of socks? Here ...
What My Son Has Taught Me About Being a Feminist Dad
Something you hear a lot from feminist men is that it all started with the birth of a daughter. So ...
Togetherness Squared
For the last four summers, whenever my wife, Cynthia, and I have put our son, Jonah, on the bus to ...
Talking to Boys
I can’t wait for my daughter to go to camp and learn how to talk to boys.My parents claim I ...
Packing Up
Yes, yes, I know…there is a woman in Manhattan who will pack your kids’ bags for camp for around a ...