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Parenting, The Weekly Post

Surviving the First Week of Daycare

July 21, 2024 CJ Bowers

Today was the day – Nathan's first day of daycare.

Tagged child, children, cry, daycare, experience, guilt, Nathan, parent, Parenting, struggle, upsetLeave a comment
Parenting, Reflections, The Weekly Post

Going Back

June 23, 2024 CJ Bowers

Today, I find myself really missing the time I spent with my son while on leave. I found myself wishing I could go back...

Tagged baby, back, children, frustrated, going back, hope, learning, life, life lessons, parent, Parenting, regret, time, toddlerLeave a comment
Reflections, The Weekly Post

The Path

April 21, 2024 CJ Bowers

Over the last few months, I've had the privilege of spending time with my son at home. But now my leave is coming to and end, and I am at a crossroads...

Tagged beginnings, children, choices, ends, father, fatherhood, life, love, Parenting, paths, poetry, son, thoughts, turns, twists, work, writingLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

Diapers and Doom: A Parenting Adventure

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 CJ Bowers

Just when you thought you had the situation under control, your little bundle of joy unleashes a force of nature that defies the laws of physics…

Tagged baby, children, diapers, father, messy, mother, parent, Parenting, poop, troubleLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

On a Plane With You

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 CJ Bowers

Baby Nathan's first trip, reaching for the sky...

Tagged air conditioning, airplane, baby, children, help me, hot, no air, travellingLeave a comment
Opinion, The Weekly Post

How to Be a Man

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 CJ Bowers

Today, I take my leave...

Tagged child, childcare, children, leave, maternity, parental, parental leave, paternity, workLeave a comment
Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

My Son, My Son

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 CJ Bowers

I look at you, and see myself, reflected in your eyes…

Tagged children, Creative Writing, love, Nathan, parent, Parenting, poem1 Comment
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Tails of the Forest

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 CJ Bowers

The forest contains many secrets. Let’s explore them together. Happy Father’s Day!

Tagged adventure, children, Creative Writing, dog, family, Fiction, Nathan, pet, Pets, River, story1 Comment
Reflections

Grow Up

January 4, 2021 CJ Bowers

When I was a kid, I believed my parents had the answers to everything. I remember looking up to the adults in my life thinking they had it all figured out and they had the freedom to do anything they want. They seemed infallible and invincible. They were mature, wise, smart, and regal. There was… Continue reading Grow Up

Tagged adulthood, children, grow up, growing up, grown up, learning, youngLeave a comment
Reflections

I Just Met You and This is Crazy

October 11, 2020 CJ Bowers

I finally met my niece for the first time a few days ago, but the meeting did not go the way I expected. It's no secret, my experience with children is fairly limited. Regardless, I was determined to make a good first impression. So, armed with my credit card and about half a day's worth… Continue reading I Just Met You and This is Crazy

Tagged bribery, children, family, first meeting, nephew, nieceLeave a comment

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