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The Weekly Post, Parenting

My Son Has More Confidence Than I Ever Will

May 18, 2026 CJ Bowers

I reread emails five times wondering if I sound weird. Meanwhile this tiny man walks into rooms like he pays the mortgage, stares me down, refuses every request, and genuinely believes cruise ships belong to him.

Tagged anger, child, children, confidence, family, father, fatherhood, frustration, learning, life, love, mental health, Parenting, son, writingLeave a comment
Reflections, The Weekly Post

The Myth of Soon

February 23, 2026 CJ Bowers

I keep telling myself things will slow down soon. I'm starting to think this IS the slow part.

Tagged blog, children, family, life, love, mental health, projects, reflection, relaxing, responsibilities, soon, stress, thoughts, time, writingLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

Paradise, Interrupted

February 15, 2026 CJ Bowers

I thought I had reached peak vacation. Ten minutes later, I was on my hands and knees in a resort bathroom reconsidering my life choices. This is that story.

Tagged bathroom, caribbean, child, children, dad, diaper, emergency, family, father, help me, life, Parenting, pool, sun, toilet, travel, vacation, writingLeave a comment
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The Man, the Myth, the Laundry…

November 27, 2025 CJ Bowers

Today I woke up and decided I was going to be an adult...

Tagged adult, adulting, children, dad, funny, hard, help me, humour, laundry, legend, life, life lessons, man, myth, parent1 Comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

Parenting: Now With Bonus Parent-Like Behaviours

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 CJ Bowers

My parents always warned me I’d “understand when I’m older.” Turns out “older” meant “the minute my toddler turned three."

Tagged age, chaos, child, children, father, help me, learning, older, parent, Parenting, son, struggle, wisdom1 Comment
The Weekly Post

Writing Like a Parent, Parenting Like a Writer

July 28, 2025 CJ Bowers

Writing and parenting have more in common than I ever expected—both messy, uncertain, and full of moments where all you can do is show up and try your best.

Tagged baby, books, child, children, family, kids, life, parent, Parenting, patience, son, writer, writingLeave a comment
Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

Dear Me (but shorter, younger, with more scabs, and a love of cheese)

July 14, 2025 CJ Bowers

A letter to the kid I used to be—and still carry with me.

Tagged cheese, child, children, dinosaaur, future, I, lego, letter, life, love, me, mental health, myself, past, to me, writing, young, youngerLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

My Son Pooped in the Tub!

May 19, 2025 CJ Bowers

A simple bath turned into an unforgettable parenting moment...

Tagged bath, bubbles, child, children, dad, funny, horror, kid, mom, parent, Parenting, poop, son, tubLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

Learning to Let Go

April 7, 2025 CJ Bowers

Letting go isn’t always about distance; it’s about timing. Knowing when to hold on tight, and when to step back and trust that you are ready to take the next step on your own...

Tagged child, children, growing, learning, life, life lessons, parent, Parenting, sad, son, toddlerLeave a comment
Reflections, The Weekly Post

Where Did the Time Go?

January 13, 2025 CJ Bowers

When I was a kid, a day felt like an eternity. Now, I blink, and the day is gone.

Tagged adult, children, clock, fast, kids, life, longing, parent, perception, regret, slow, time1 Comment

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