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What Do You Want for Father’s Day, Dad?

On June 17, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

For my twentieth Fathers Day, I don’t need much. But here are a few things I really want.

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.

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.

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.

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