Posts tagged Son
How To Prepare Your Son Or Daughter For Their First Job Interview

Whether your child (and I use the term loosely) is applying for a first holiday job while at college, or their first proper career job, seeing them actually take an interest in paying their way in the world is one of those ‘rites of passage’ things that goes with becoming an adult...

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Staying The Course: The Importance Of Father-Son Bonding As Your Kids Get Older

There is a cliche that has persisted for at least as long as we have had the written word, and probably for longer. While mothers and daughters can talk to each other about anything, fathers and sons have a more distant relationship. To be more accurate, in the early years, fathers will do everything to make time...

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"Sorry, Son": The Terrible Future I'm Passing Onto My Boys"

I like to think I’m an OK parent. I mean, I try hard enough - and have the bags under my eyes to prove it. On the whole, both my wife and I are happy with the boys’ progression. We’re positive we are going to give them the tools to handle life...

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The Son Of A Horror Writer

My son digs his fingers into my back. His arms are bound around my neck like a python and his head is buried between his hair and my shoulder. His legs are long. I can’t remember the last time I’ve carried him like this but they go right past my waist as we walk into the dark room. “No. No.” Don’t worry, I think I say...

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