I am my father’s son

(As appearing on The Today Show Parenting site) http://community.today.com/parentingteam/post/i-am-my-fathers-son My father was not your Ozzie and Harriet type of dad. Never coached a little league game. Never taught me to ride a bicycle. Didn’t take me on college tours or help with algebra homework. Didn’t wear cardigans, smoke a pipe or drink martinis. No camping, …

When Parents Collide

(as published in Your Teen for parents Magazine, March/April 2016 When Parenting Styles Conflict “Dad, can you drive me to Lisa’s house? Have to be there in ten.” “Sure. Let me get my keys.” As I open the garage door, thundering, urgent feet resound above my head. “Where are you going?” “I’m taking Kate to …