Potty training rookie reminds dad that diapers make certain situations simpler I’ve been so focused on potty training my three-year-old son that I forgot the many ways diapers make life easier. Peter’s made serious progress on the potty. He spends […]
BROWN GOLD
“Daddy, come here! Right away! You have to see this — NOW!” Cole could not contain his vibrant enthusiasm as he raced down the hallway, summoning me to witness his first masterpiece, wrought of angst, yet also of the indomitable […]
[LUDWIG@HOME] Poop Jokes Are a Gas
“Jingle Bells, Daddy smells. Daddy poops on rocks!” My three-year-old comedian thinks this joke is hilarious. I usually roll my eyes and remind my son that his take on the Christmas classic isn’t funny. My critique doesn’t seem to matter. […]
Taking a Turnpike for the Worse
As a driver, one of my main rules of the road is to avoid traffic jams. As a father, this is especially true during toilet training. Tempers can get frayed — especially mine — so this rule is right up […]
[A FATHER’S VOICE]
Remembering to Smell the Roses
Sometimes it is too easy to forget why we’re trying to get our children to do certain things, to get so wrapped up in the goal that we forget we want them to do it because we care and love […]
[LUDWIG@HOME] Operation Big-Boy Underpants
The closest I’ve ever come to potty-training is housebreaking a dog. I figured the same general rules apply: reward good behavior and recognize bad behavior without being too critical. With this as my blueprint, I kicked off Operation Big-Boy Underpants […]
A Father’s Voice: Pee and Poop…There, I’ve Said It!
While I have written many articles on what it feels like to leave my three year old twins to go to work or the challenges I’ve faced in helping them to sleep on their own during the night, I have […]