These dang car makers and their tear-inducing commercials. Thanks to Rahim Hirji for the heads up on this one.

304. Sometimes a listening ear is all she needs. For everything else, just smile and fix it. Her mom’s not the only one who can safety-pin a dress. (photo: Eric Peacock)

The other day I discovered that some kid in the year above Isaac at school has been picking on him. Thankfully it’s stopped now, but the surge of teeth-grinding fist-clenching protectiveness I felt (and feel) has inspired this little poem. I’ve self-published it as a book, with Isaac (age 4) ...

303. No matter how hard you try to keep her still while changing her diaper, she will wiggle and squirm and turn a seemingly simple task into a challenge of great poise and discipline. Keep calm, stick with it, and try to enjoy the fact that she still ...

Our 232nd Dad in the Limelight is author Dr. Jim Taylor. I want to thank Jim for being a part of this series. It has been great getting connected with him and now sharing him with all of you.

302. At times her behavior will seem like a complete and utter mystery. Just remember, much like her mother, your daughter’s ways are not your ways.

Let childhood be messy.

Our 231st Dad in the Limelight is Torkona Exon. I want to thank Torkona for being a part of this series. It has been great getting connected with him and now sharing him with all of you.

301. Encourage her adventurous side. Today she’s conquering the playground slide. Tomorrow, the world.

300. Although official tea party etiquette requires an exacting degree of sophistication and subtlety, most of us will do well to remember two important imperatives: First, the pinky should always point out. And second, never question her on the existe...