Going to the movies with a baby can be a herculean task to say the least. One can only hope...
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.
Wesley is more interactive than ever. He’s full of smiles and coos every day. I love this kid. He’s only 9 weeks old, but I think he’s awesome. I can’t wait til his sleep laughter turns into laughing while he’s awake. Wesley does it all the time....
Here are a few things I found to help our fussy little guy calm down when he wasn't an adorable sleeping baby.
a.k.a. Seven Tips for Planning Your Wife’s Surprise Baby Shower My wife recently had a surprise baby shower that went...
My dad, Robert “Bob” Gratcyk, died on May 17, 2021. Thankfully, I was able to be with him for the last several hours of his life. He couldn’t speak. He had trouble breathing. His focus wasn’t there much of the time, but there were hints that he recognized me in...
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 have moments in my life that feel, very suddenly, as if I’m looking back or reliving a memory long passed.
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!"
This past weekend was no different than most. I did the laundry, dishes, and gave the dog a bath. I...
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.
Community colleges like College of DuPage in Glen Ellen, IL, are poorly prepared to support adult students. I know, because I was a student there part-time for almost 10 years before finally earning my degree. Why did it take so long? Let me tell you. I began my college journey...
My one year old had enjoyed his meal thoroughly. That odd mix of apple sauce, home-made guacamole, mac & cheese,...
UPDATED – April 2015. See note at the end of the article to see what CVS did once corporate found...
I needed my creativity through freelancing in order to stay motivated... I was miserable at that job.
My experience of making friends in one’s thirties tells me that it is nearly impossible. Work, kids and general adult responsibilities...
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...
A word to the wise, pregnant women don’t like it when you press on their bladder. I had just returned from work for the day and had asked Abigail when I was going to be able to feel the baby moving around. She said it would be a couple more months....
I’m starting to get a little jumpy. Abigail’s due date is just a week away. 39 weeks today. Every little...
I read "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" when I was young & vulnerable. It caused a lot of harm in my life.