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What I Learned from the Teen Psychologist

On November 19, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories4 Comments

In 1987, my parents sent me to a teen psychologist. Here's how that encounter went.

Parenting Out on the Big Ocean

On October 15, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

As parents, we don't really create our children. We mostly try to keep them afloat.

My Dorm Life Advice

On August 13, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

As our oldest daughter prepares for college, I'm thinking back on stories from my own dorm-life days.

Killer/Queen

On August 6, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

The important lesson I learned from my daughter's experimentation with eye makeup.

Don’t You Want Me to Be Happy?

On July 2, 2017December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

Once upon a time, a little girl of mine begged me for an extra special treat. Here's how I responded.

Don’t Expect Laundry Service

On May 20, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.

Holding On and Letting Go

On March 26, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

I've learned many things as the father of teenage girls, but I'm still working on the art of holding on by letting go.

4 Final Pointers from Coach Steve

On February 26, 2017September 19, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

I'm not really a coach anymore. But I hope my former players will follow these words of advice.

3 Reasons Not to Worry About Finding Your Passion

On September 17, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

"Pursue your passion" has become stock advice. But I'm not convinced it's right.

Who Needs this Learning Stuff?

On September 1, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Dear Daughters, As you went back to school this week, one of you posed the question kids have been asking since the dawn of educational time: "when am I ever going to use this stuff?" You had in mind the contents of your lessons: the facts of history and the functions of algebra. But when …

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