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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
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
Parenting, The Weekly Post

How My Child Ruined My Music Preferences

January 5, 2025 CJ Bowers

I’ve decided to start the year with a peaceful commute to work with my “Replay 2024” playlist on Apple Music. What could go wrong?

Tagged algorithm, apple, Apple Music, child, children, children's songs, dad, help me, kids, music, nursery, nursery rhymes, parent, Parenting, rhymes, son3 Comments
Reflections, The Weekly Post

From Humbug to Ho Ho Ho

December 22, 2024 CJ Bowers

It’s funny how Christmas used to come and go without leaving much of a mark on me. And then I had a kid...

Tagged children, Christmas, competition, decorating, festive, help me, kids, parent, Parenting, Santa, sharing, spiritLeave a comment
The Weekly Post

Purpose

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 CJ Bowers

What would you say if I asked you, "what is your purpose in life?"

Tagged career, kids, life, meaning, purposeLeave a comment

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