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The Trip to San Diego: Our First Adventure After Divorce
If you’re a dad with a young daughter, you probably haven’t thought through every detail of what happens when you go hiking — especially the bathroom logistics. I…
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The “I Don’t Remember” Game: What My Kids Taught Me About Two-Home Childhoods
Every two days I play the “I don’t remember” game with my kids. I pick them up from school, ask how their day or weekend was, and the…
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Best Ottawa Museums for Kids, PE Days, and Family Activities
Every time a PE Day falls on my schedule, I’m faced with the same question: what do I do to occupy their time before the creatures start trying…
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🍪 Dad’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
A simple, kid‑approved classic from my kitchen to yours. When I first started making these, they weren’t exactly a hit with the creatures. They’re picky, cautious, and deeply…
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Reflecting on the Year That Was 2025
It’s easy to forget that the world works differently for the creatures. Everything—from how they see adults to how time flows—feels fundamentally different from what their middle‑aged father…
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Navigating the Christmas Blues as a Single Parent
Christmas isn’t an easy time of year. There’s no way around it. The creatures have fun—they essentially get two Christmases—but I’m sure being pulled between two houses isn’t…
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