#child-development

SAM: Daddy, look at this mole. --That's your nipple. --I have nipples?

Saying goodnight to a five-year-old Averill for the last time. You made a lot of amazing strides this year and I couldn't be prouder to be your dad.

Snagged for some sort of child development study at Manhattan Children's Museum

Good parenting

Since the way little kids react to tripping/falling seems to be so largely based on your reaction, I've gotten into the habit of laughing every time Averill takes a spill in order to show him it's not a big deal. This has evolved into the awkward reflex of laughing loudly every time I see a child hurt themselves.