The Right Number of Children
When you've got more than one kid, parenting strategies matter, say this dad.
Author: Rick Epstein
Choosing a Name for Your Baby
A father's humorous, but helpful, advice on how to choose a name for your baby.
Revenge of the Picky Eaters
A dad reflects on what happens to picky eaters as they grow up.
Dad: New Boyfriends Bring Apprehension
Telling Mr. Right from Mr. Wrong.
Little Kids with Big Career Plans
What did you want to be when you grew up? A dad takes a look at what became of little kids' plans.
A Gift Devoured My Childhood
A dad looks at presents past and future, and their ability to change our lives.
An Appetite for Thanksgiving
A dad refelcts on Thanksgiving past and still to come, and the meaning of food.
The Blurred Line Between Reality and Nightmares
A dad shares his experience with "real" nightmares. From werewolves to work, dreams and reality are equally scary.
Barbie Dolls and the Cowboy Code
Time reveals that buxom Barbie dolls and moral cowboys make an impact on our children's lives.
In Defense of Culture: Instilling the Arts in Children
If you've ever had to argue the case for wearing pajamas at bedtime, you'll empathize with this Dad's predicament.
Secretly Celebrating Father’s Day
Rick Epstein tells how to he celebrates Father's Day quickly and thoroughly, with well-behaved children each time.
Whose Homework Is it Anyway?
A dad's cautionary tale for parents eager to get started on their kids' homework.
Motivated for Motherhood
A dad shares anecdote on raising children and looks at why we crave parenthood.
Love Notes with Dead Presidents
A young philanthropist's donation makes such an impression that a dad tries to re-create that impact on his kids.
Dad's Eye View: Yearning for a Rodeo
One dad reflects on his childhood with his father and the difference between parenting different sexes.
The Boy-Girl Demolition Derby
A dad remembers his first love, a fifth grade enchantress, and the ugly business of boy-girl stuff.
You Don’t Have to be Shakespeare to Tell a Bedtime Story
Dad remembers tales he spun in the dark, providing instant intimacy with his kids.
A Very Cellular Christmas
My 14-year-old daughter, Wendy, has just produced her Christmas wish list. It reads like this: CELL PHONE!!!!!
New Fathers’ Guide To Mother’s Day
My wife’s first Mother’s Day fell flatter than the pancakes that no one made for her that morning. It was unjust. If ever a mom deserved to have a fuss made over her on Mother’s Day, it was Betsy.
Family Planning: Going for Thirds?
Going for thirds is tough when both halves don't see eye to eye, but surprises are sometimes pleasant.
The Magic of Matching Funds
I've found one fiscal policy that works pretty well: matching funds.
The Embarrassing Parent Strikes Again
When I brought my 15-year-old daughter to Romeo Smith’s house, his dad greeted us from the front porch. I asked, “So, how’s the basement project going?” Although I tried to sound encouraging, I’d been glad when a flood destroyed his son’s subterranean love nest.
Counting the Valentines
Valentines wanted! A dad reflects on the desire for popularity: the good, the bad and the ugly.
The Ultimate Chaperone (A Valentine Report)
We are committed to encouraging young love while discouraging young sex. Our strategy consists of hospitality mixed with obstacles, resistance and interruptions.
