298. There’s no better perch for observing the world than the lap of her father. (photo: Ben Minor)

Our 229th Dad in the Limelight is Ordinary Parent Blogger Jason Ross. I want to thank Jason for being a part of this series. It has been great getting connected with him and now sharing him with all of you.

297. Play with your old toys, she must. Always worth more in her hands than in the box, are they. (photo: Jason & Bridget Fredstrom)

296. Always ask about her day. This is just as important at 2 and 5 as it is when she’s 25. (photo: Eric Siegfried)

295. Self deprecation has it’s place, but she also needs to learn how to accept a compliment. Give her lots of practice. (photo: Gareth Wonfor)

294. Someday you will hurt her feelings. The quicker you apologize, the better you’ll both feel about it. (photo: jen linfield photography)

Our 228th Dad in the Limelight is author Rick Kamal. I want to thank Rick for being a part of this series. It has been great getting connected with him and now sharing him with all of you.

Our 227th Dad in the Limelight is Stephen Budd. I want to thank Stephen for being a part of this series. It has been great getting connected with him and now sharing him with all of you.

Dear Mr. Dad: My mother-in-law has an opinion on every conceivable parenting topic. The problem is that those opinions are usually unwelcome and unhelpful. Besides that, every time she’s at my house, she insists on telling me (and my wife when she’...

Our 226th Dad in the Limelight is author Larry Nichols. I want to thank Larry for being a part of this series. It has been great getting connected with him and now sharing him with all of you.