A “sprinkle” is a smaller, not-your-first-kid baby shower and a word I will spend the rest of my life trying to avoid saying.
fathers
Lessons from Grandpa and His Wondrous Basement
I try to apply what I have learned from Grandpa as I am raising my own kids, hoping that the patience, skills and wisdom he taught me are passed on to them
Fatherly Advice These Moms Live By
To celebrate Father’s Day, we asked some of our favorite moms from the worlds of writing, blogging and parenting to tell us about a special life lesson that a father in their lives taught them.
I am a Son, I am a Dad – Our Story
I was surprised when my dad finally told me he was proud of me. I’m finding now — as a dad myself — he has always been proud.
My Dad Was Fatherless, My Son Won’t Be
I wanted to make sure that my son has someone to read with him, and make jokes with him, play ball with him, and hold his hand when he’s scared to go into his first day of gym class. I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t absent. I don’t want to helicopter, but I want to be involved.
Reflections of Me, My Dad in My Teenage Son
As I think about it, I am recognizing and remembering both my father and my son, for how I am reflected in who they are, and how they show up in everything I am and all that I do.