In 1987, my parents sent me to a teen psychologist. Here's how that encounter went.
Tag: parenting
Parenting Out on the Big Ocean
As parents, we don't really create our children. We mostly try to keep them afloat.
My Dorm Life Advice
As our oldest daughter prepares for college, I'm thinking back on stories from my own dorm-life days.
Killer/Queen
The important lesson I learned from my daughter's experimentation with eye makeup.
Don’t You Want Me to Be Happy?
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
One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.
Holding On and Letting Go
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
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
"Pursue your passion" has become stock advice. But I'm not convinced it's right.
Who Needs this Learning Stuff?
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 …
