My two-year old daughter demanded to wear underwear. She's exactly 25 months old. Not old enough for me and my wife to be ready, but WebMD says that it can happen anywhere between 18 months and three years, depending on when the child is ready. You can control your kids. And if you remember back … Continue reading No Diaper. You Got This.
Month: April 2018
Showing Your Kids How to Deal with Poop
We all know the famous bumper sticker. There's a reason why "sh%* happens" can be found anywhere classic bumper stickers are sold. We all have our stuff to deal with. And the other day, I had to deal with some. Literally. From our next-door neighbor's dog. The kind that's been marinating under the snow all … Continue reading Showing Your Kids How to Deal with Poop
Playing with Rocks and Perspective
A co-worker disclosed to me some stresses from his personal life. His daughter who is approaching the age of two has to have surgery on her kidney to improve function. Her second surgery since birth. Not sure of the stats, but you could probably catch a daily news story about the Make-A-Wish Foundation and their … Continue reading Playing with Rocks and Perspective
Applying IKEA Techniques to Empower Your Kids and Maybe Even Make them Happier
The "IKEA effect" is a term used by Harvard researchers in a working paper to describe the idea that when someone builds something themselves they often overvalue whatever that may be. If you've ever bought something from the Swedish furniture maker, you know there is always some assembly required. Forget the fact that their instructions … Continue reading Applying IKEA Techniques to Empower Your Kids and Maybe Even Make them Happier
Firm Voices, Epidemics and Perceptions
You remember the firm voice. And if you're a dad, you've used it. Please write me if you've never used it to tell me exactly how that is working for you and how you manage to do it. There are the moments when a firm voice is absolutely necessary. Say, a toddler reaching up toward … Continue reading Firm Voices, Epidemics and Perceptions
Good Morning Wherever You Are
Another sick day at home with the boy yesterday. He was getting better but still too sick to attend kindergarten. So yesterday was declared a binge-watch-four-movies day. For him. I worked from home. What sticks out the most for me is his comment about his classmates. Twice, he asked me if I knew what his … Continue reading Good Morning Wherever You Are
Be Where Your Butt is Sick Day
My life is busy. Two kids under the age of six. My wife and I both work full time. Swimming lessons, homework and running the day to day of a busy house doesn't leave much time for sitting around. I like it. I'm not much for sitting around. But sometimes, as they say, the universe … Continue reading Be Where Your Butt is Sick Day
Easter Monday Full of Hope
Happy Easter. Or I should say, I hope you had a happy Easter. Happy Easter Monday! Easter Monday is a holiday in some countries. Australia considers both Good Friday and Easter Monday a holiday, closing most tourist attractions and public areas. South Africa has renamed Easter Monday as Family Day, giving most workers the day … Continue reading Easter Monday Full of Hope