Lost and Found on the Centennial Trail
When a hiking trip goes wrong, assuming the worst about people does no one any good.
Chris L. Robinson
Fatherhood’s All Love and Sunshine Until You Screw Up the Car Seat
Chubby baby thighs: 1. Me: 0.
I Went to 11 Schools as a Kid. My Son Shouldn’t Have To.
By never knowing stability, I learned its immeasurable value.
Toxic Masculinity Cost Me an Easy-Bake Oven
All I wanted to do was cook. Why do we spread lousy advice that stunts the happiness of young boys?
On Being a Better Dad Than I Had
I didn’t have my pops around growing up. That’s why I’m doing it differently.
To the Fathers Who Suddenly Lose Wrestling Matches to Their Sons
Every father hopes to see his son surpass him. But did it have to happen so soon?
What a Month of Sobriety Taught Me about Drinking
Alcohol was becoming an all-too accessible coping mechanism. Putting down the bottle brought about a newfound clarity.
My Son Failed the Chicken Wing Test
I grew up knowing you clean the bone or go hungry. He grew up eating organic blueberries. Turns out, that gap’s harder to bridge than I thought.
When Being a Good Father Means Being a Good Dog Owner
We are raising a boy and a puppy. And the similarities are astounding. And expensive.
I Wrote a Product Review of My 12-Year-Old Son
The pros and cons of raising a preteen.
Enjoying ‘A Goofy Movie’ With My Son, 25 Years Later
"The Blackest movie ever made" —Atlanta FX
When Your Son Asks You About Furries, It’s Time for the Sex Talk
But there’s much more on the table than just babies and diseases