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Ariel Chesler

About Ariel Chesler

Ariel Chesler, a member of our NYC Dads Group, is an attorney and writer in New York. He lives with his wife and two daughters, and one cat.

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Real Men Can Braid Their Daughters’ Hair

September 3, 2015 by Ariel Chesler

I had never attempted to fix my daughter’s hair because I had no idea where to begin. But a class taught me real men can braid.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, NYC, relationships Tagged With: daughters, hair

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We Once Had Friends. Now We Have FroYo

June 26, 2014 by Ariel Chesler

We were once connected to each other. We were die-hard, “never leave the city” New Yorkers. But they are slowly going away, replaced by another froyo shop.

Filed Under: NYC, relationships Tagged With: friendship, shopping

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Help, My Daughter is in the Food Mafia

November 19, 2013 by Ariel Chesler

I recall a time when I could eat things out in the open, when I had no fear of reprisals or meltdowns. Now the food mafia is after me.

Filed Under: NYC, relationships Tagged With: food and drink, humor, picky eaters, toddlers

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