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You’re Your Kids’ Favorite Rockstar

Father’s Day reflections from a former musician.

This "two kids thing" is no joke! Here's a few humble observations from our first few weeks into the transition.

There are nine minutes each day that have the greatest impact on your child. How do you spend them?

As parents, we have so much more to worry about than playing the comparison game or trying to measure up to social media standards.

Saying, "No!" too much? Instead of being the constant party pooper, learn how to say, "No" without actually saying the word.

Occasionally, Managing Editor Michael Aldrich has thoughts and opinions on parenting. He shares them in his column, "Dad Beat."

Take a deep breath, a step back and just let them play. You'll be happy you did.

A fatherly perspective on some Mother’s Day traditions to start with the mom in your life.

Starting preschool is a major milestone, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with lots of crying, uncertainty and heel digging.

Needless to say, the last three years have been a roller coaster ride of emotions: frustration, fear, joy, peace, paranoia and relief.