Community colleges like College of DuPage in Glen Ellen, IL, are poorly prepared to support adult students. I know, because...
My dad, Robert “Bob” Gratcyk, died on May 17, 2021. Thankfully, I was able to be with him for the...
Okay, Bob, You have two options here: Freakout and possibly ruin your son's future in computers OR give him a chance to prove himself (even though he probably just trashed your tax-refund purchase.)
CNN's Van Jones and Erica Hill partner with "Sesame Street" for Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism, a town hall for kids and families. Watch the town hall in its entirety on CNN.com. There is no need for a cable subscription to view the special.
I needed my creativity through freelancing in order to stay motivated... I was miserable at that job.
I have moments in my life that feel, very suddenly, as if I’m looking back or reliving a memory long passed.
DADS & MOMS: This Father’s Day, I was proud to partner with Dove Men+Care and take the #PaternityLeavePledge. I wasn’t offered Paternity Leave when we had...
I read "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" when I was young & vulnerable. It caused a lot of harm in my life.
My one year old had enjoyed his meal thoroughly. That odd mix of apple sauce, home-made guacamole, mac & cheese, water, milk, and grilled chicken was all over him. It was also all over the floor, counter and wall near him. It was one of those messes that makes a...
Fatherhood is a balancing act unlike anything else I’ve ever done. It is hard for me to believe that I’ve been doing it for over four years now.
My experience of making friends in one’s thirties tells me that it is nearly impossible. Work, kids and general adult responsibilities...
The world is a rough place. People who should be able to get along often don't get along at all. Bosses often look out for what is best for themselves and take advantage of their subordinates. Gun owners oppose any talk of reasonable regulations based off of the empty argument of "freedom." These things and countless more cause unnecessary pain and suffering to others.
I swore it would never happen. I didn't have a clue. The rules I had set up for myself in my pre-child world didn't stand a chance once I became a dad. Here are six ways I've changed my standards since becoming one.
Everything was happening in slow motion. All the sounds around us were muffled. The water coming out of the faucet. My son's body twitching and then going limp. His clenched jaw and me splashing that cold water on his body. I kept saying "I love you son, breath. Breath. Please breath!"
Here are a few things I found to help our fussy little guy calm down when he wasn't an adorable sleeping baby.
Disclosure: I received a product for review from Tuft & Needle in exchange for the creation and sharing of this...
Just as we started our journey down the highway to a family movie night at the grandparents yesterday we heard a loud bang, the car shook a little and our tire pressure light flashed on. My wife's first words were "What was that? What did you hit?" I knew it was not good.
Stuck Inside Because of the Weather? Here Are Eight Creative Things You Can Do With The Kids Indoors
Large parts of the US are under a winter weather advisory with roads & schools closed this week. That means your kids are stuck at home with you and they are going to get stir crazy. Here are a few ideas on activities you can do with your kids to...
UPDATED – April 2015. See note at the end of the article to see what CVS did once corporate found...
Going to the movies with a baby can be a herculean task to say the least. One can only hope...