I read somewhere that the average four year old asks over 400 questions a day. If true, my child is above average. Her favorite word lately is Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? One of our recurring conversations yesterday started like … Continue reading The words every daughter needs to hear from her dad
“That’s my Daddy. He’s tall.” And strong and handsome. And a good dancer. A good smiler and a good laugher. That’s me, through the eyes of my four-year-old daughter. My little girl wants and needs a hero; I’m it. Meg … Continue reading 4 ways to be a hero to your kids
“Do you want to be chocolate?” This was Mercy’s question to me. Mercy is our Ethiopian born, adopted daughter and she’s quick to tell you she’s chocolate and mommy and daddy are vanilla. “OK,” I said, not sure where this … Continue reading The flavors of the heart: raising kids in a racially prejudiced world
Mike Livingstone 