In defense of Santa
Childhood ends on its own. There’s no need to rush the truth. Let them believe in something wonderful while they still can.
Family + Relationships
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The case for not finding the baby’s sex
You can know almost anything these days, except how it feels to wait. This is the case for keeping at least one secret between you and the universe.
Friday night tights
The night I went looking for my soccer uniform and ended up having an emotional moment with a onesie. It happens.
A short guide to surviving February 14th
If it matters to your partner, it should matter to you. Valentine’s Day isn’t a test of romance—it’s a test of awareness.
The art of laughing when things aren’t funny
Sometimes laughter isn’t about joy—it’s about survival. About saying, without words, that we’re still here.
We practice our way there
Kindness takes practice. Growth takes patience. On faking it until the pretending slowly turns into truth.
The imitation game
A wry look at fatherhood, imitation, and the quiet ways our kids become mirrors we didn’t realize we were standing in front of.
Raising kids, raising myself
Parenting teaches more than it tests. A reflection on learning, failing, forgiving, and growing right alongside our kids.
Everything I never knew I always wanted
On fatherhood, awe, and the quiet transformation that happens when your child believes you’re everything you hope to become.