A middle-aged father seeks answers, hope and meaning by asking his kids their thoughts about the rigors of turning 45.
growing up
It Goes By Fast: Dad Grieves End of Son’s Childhood
Now that I’m looking back, I admit they were right. Life indeed goes by fast. Way too fast. So fast that it makes me angry.
College Planning Easier When Parents, Children Answer Tough Questions
College planning means preparing yourself as well as your child for the hard realities of getting into, paying for and surviving school.
Summers Past No Longer Look Like My Family Experiences
Summers past were filled with energy, socializing, exploration. Now they like the rest of year, just with air conditioning and brown grass.
Parade Shooting Adds New Worry to ‘Carefree’ Family Outings
A text alert about a July 4 parade shooting sends his mind racing. Are the most mundane trips with the kids tragedies waiting to happen?
Life Transitions for Son and His Primary Caregiver, Dad
After 6 years of always having his son at his side, a father mourns and celebrates the life transition that awaits this autumn for both.