The air smells briny. Low tide makes it even swampier. It’s August and the evening’s hot sun still feels harsh on my skin. It was a long day at work. Counted the minutes on the office clock before heading out for a run along the lazy, winding path by San Diego’s Mission Bay. I really need to let off some steam. Stretch my legs. Clear my head. But, I haven’t run a hundred … [Read more...] about The Day I Became A Dad
Fatherhood
6 Best (Worst?) Ways To Pull Your Kid’s Teeth
Losing teeth as a kid is a major right of passage. Every time you pull a kid's tooth is a tangible milestone they are officially becoming big kids. And while each lost tooth is a joyous occasion kids feel compelled to celebrate, the process is a fraught with ups and downs. It's exciting. It's scary. It's painful. Then, it's a relief. When it finally comes out, friends and … [Read more...] about 6 Best (Worst?) Ways To Pull Your Kid’s Teeth
Are We Having Fun Yet?
It’s a valid question. Are we having fun yet? The line between having fun and being done often gets blurred when you’re having a family adventure. Parents are as likely as kids to ask it in the middle of a rainstorm washing out your campsite, or when temperatures drop to -15 at the ski slope, or when a sprig of poison ivy gets stuck up your pant leg. And while these moments … [Read more...] about Are We Having Fun Yet?
Your Next Vacation Is On Your 4th Grader
If you're like most parents, you're always looking for how to travel cheaply with kids. You work hard enough as it is. Think about all the hours you've spent raising your kids. All the sleepless nights, cleaning of messes, making lunches, driving to school, picking up from playdates, helping with homework. I mean, just the amount of time I've spent searching for my daughter's … [Read more...] about Your Next Vacation Is On Your 4th Grader
What Title IX Means For My Daughter And Sports
As my 7-year-old daughter gets more interested in school sports and outdoor activities, Title IX, which had its 45th anniversary last month, is an increasingly personal and powerful piece of legislature for me. My daughter participated in Run Club last year in first grade along with nearly 150 kids across all grades in her school, about half of them girls. Just a few decades … [Read more...] about What Title IX Means For My Daughter And Sports