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The Anatomy of Holiday Boredom

The Anatomy of Holiday Boredom

Why "I'm bored" might be the best thing your child says all summer.

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You're The Best Dad Ever

You're The Best Dad Ever

What a poorly planned bike ride taught me about doing hard things with kids.

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The Bike Crash That Cost My Son His Teeth

The Bike Crash That Cost My Son His Teeth

The day I pushed it too hard, and what the scars taught me about risk.

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How High Can I Throw My Kid?

How High Can I Throw My Kid?

A short, unscientific investigation into rough play, trust, and the invisible line dads learn to read.

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Freezing Medieval Bathtubs and the Power of Rituals

Freezing Medieval Bathtubs and the Power of Rituals

How cold water swimming became our father–daughter tradition.

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When It All Goes a Bit Pete Tong

When It All Goes a Bit Pete Tong

The night our tree tent turned into a teabag, and the lessons hiding in the rain.

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The Glorious Art of Cloudspotting

The Glorious Art of Cloudspotting

The cheapest, weirdest, most wonderful family activity you’ll ever do.

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Reflections on Raising a Non-iPad Kid

Reflections on Raising a Non-iPad Kid

One decade in: bruises, belly laughs and a fight against iPad necks.

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What the Hell is Outside Kids?

What the Hell is Outside Kids?

A field guide for Dads who want to raise free-range humans in a world gone a bit...indoors.

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