Let childhood be messy.

I jumped up and rushed over, busting down the bathroom door.  Her screams sounded urgent.  ”Help, Dad! Quick! I need you!” The door swung open and her voice changed. “I can’t get the toilet paper” I had just put a … Continue reading →...

Dear Mr. Dad: My 18-year old son wants to join the Army, but neither my wife nor I want him to enlist. How do we communicate that without sounding like we want to control his life? Is it wrong to tell him we think he’s making a big mistake? A: ...