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Parenting, The Weekly Post

Wake Up, Daddy!

June 1, 2026 CJ Bowers

Every parent has that moment. That story. The one they hope nobody ever finds out about. This is mine.

Tagged child, fail, family, father, learning, lesson, life, love, parent, Parenting, son, unworthy, writingLeave a comment
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Parenting, The Weekly Post

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
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
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
Parenting, The Weekly Post

I’ll Remember This

September 28, 2025 CJ Bowers

The kind of moment you don’t plan, but keep forever.

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Before the Sun

September 22, 2025 CJ Bowers

The days are shrinking, but there’s still beauty in the dark.

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Parenting, The Weekly Post

Be Brave Enough to Be Bad

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 CJ Bowers

Being terrible at something in front of your kid might be the bravest thing you do today.

Tagged bold, boy, brave, child, family, father, fatherhood, kid, life, mental health, motherhood, new, parent, Parenting, son, talent, toddler, try, tryingLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

Worthy of Dad

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 CJ Bowers

Being called “Dad” isn’t a gift. It’s a daily challenge to be the kind of man your child already believes you are—one story, one snack, one meltdown at a time.

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Parenting, The Weekly Post

Two Years Told

November 3, 2024 CJ Bowers

It feels surreal to sit here as I reflect on a milestone that seems both monumental and fleeting. My son has just turned two...

Tagged 2, 2 years old, birthday, child, children, disbelief, father, happy birthday, learning, old, Parenting, son, time, two years oldLeave 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

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