With its origins dating back to the early 16th century, what we’ve come to know as Father’s Day is now celebrated the world over (albeit on different days), yet still can’t match the popularity of its May counterpart, Mother’s Day. While there have been plenty of great movies exploring the dynamics between fathers and their sons,…

It takes a while for all of them to muster their courage to jump into the lake. (Video courtesy of Black Swans of Dawlish.) …

Commentary The second of my two sons got married last week, and it prompted me to consider the question: What brings parents more joy: their child getting into a prestigious college or their child getting married (presumably to a good person)? Three things prompted this question: my joy and pride, the joy of those who…

We’ve all heard angry kids say “I didn’t ask for you as my parents,” but it goes the other way, too. With a little effort, you can be the child your parents hoped for. Listen and Be Patient Listening, fully and completely without distractions, shows respect, but is also a great way to learn new…

Summer is usually thought of as lazy days around the pool, amusement parks, hanging out with friends, and hopefully having enough time to get bored, and I’m not talking about just for the kids, I’m talking about for the parents, too. Unfortunately, after the crazy year we’ve had, if you’re a parent, you’re probably feeling…