Tag: parenting

  • We Survived 4 days/3 Nights On Our Own

    We Survived 4 days/3 Nights On Our Own

    This weekend my wife, Meredith, went on a much needed break to Cape Cod with her girl friends from college. This left me home with the 11 yr old pre-teen. He and I did pretty good, minus some butting of heads. Last night and this morning were a bit tough because we were both ready

  • Being A Good Dad

    Being A Good Dad

    Being a good dad is tough. I’m only in control of myself. Which means that I need to influence a youngster to do what’s right without any control. Being a dad is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, but also the most challenging. Especially with my anxiety and ADHD. I worry a lot

  • I Wouldn’t Trade My Time With My 3-year-old Son for Anything

    So many of you know (those who I’m close too, at least) that when my son, Ilan, was born, he had some issues to get sorted out at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 3 years later he’s doing amazing.   3 months ago my adorable, beautiful niece Chloe was born with the same bowel obstruction that

  • On Being A Father – To Blog or Not To Blog

    Mommy/Daddy Bloggers – More of one than the other? So, I read a lot online. From technology to current events to parenting sites. What I’ve noticed about the last topic, parenting sites, is that there seems to be more “Mommy Bloggers” than “Daddy Bloggers” out there. I know the roles are different. Often, especially in