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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
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Before the Sun

September 22, 2025 CJ Bowers

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

Tagged autumn, dark, darkness, days, fall, father, life, morning, nights, parent, parenthood, reflection, son, sun, timeLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

Making Room

September 8, 2025 CJ Bowers

Tiny shoes, worn blankets, quiet goodbyes.

Tagged dad, family, fatherhood, growing, lessons, life, life lessons, love, mom, motherhood, parent, Parenting, sonLeave a comment
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
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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.

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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...

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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
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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