‘Risk’ Game Wears His Patience Until It Wins Him, Family Over
The rolling, the changing of armies, the decision making -- the game Risk can be just interminable. Unless you have the luck…
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Museum Showcases Happy Memories of Raising Little Children
I was alone at my museum. Not exactly alone, but my family wasn’t physically with me at the moment. In fact, the…
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Endings in Parenting Story Often More Bittersweet, Sad than Happy
I never thought about beginnings and endings as a boy. They often seemed simultaneous. But now my twin sons are heading for…
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Genius Today, Dunce Tomorrow: Take Milestones Lightly, Parents
Our children’s accomplishments will, hopefully, lead to other milestones and sources of pride for us and them. Still, don’t get cocky!
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Caring for Aging Parents While Still Parenting a Challenge
You must exercise a different patience with aging parents than you do with your kids. It requires a special grace you must…
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Preserving Childhood Innocence by Burying the Unfortunate
Several years ago, we had a cat. He was sleek, moved effortlessly, and annoyed us to no end. In fact, when we…
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