“Really?” “Whatever!” “Seriously?” A teenager’s attitude playlist is lengthy. Yet, most teens have reliable favs – my son’s go-to snarky response is “Fine.” As a…
Mark ShatzSeptember 29, 2020
You will host a sleepover. It’s not a choice unless you’ve been interviewed by Keith Morrison. The only question is whether you want the sleepover…
Mark ShatzSeptember 27, 2020
Mammals typically carry their infants. You don’t see many mom apes texting while pushing a stroller. For humans, infant transportation evolved. For most of our…
Mark ShatzSeptember 26, 2020
If you like this blog, then join the 170,000 readers who own a copy of my book, Comedy Writing Secrets (3rd ed). It probably will…
Mark ShatzSeptember 25, 2020
Like a wedding entrance, the hospital exit is a well-choreographed production. The grandparents and friends lead the way. They form a lane for mommy, daddy,…
Mark ShatzSeptember 24, 2020
Like ex-lovers, most childhood food favorites move on and are only seen online. Unless you have young kids or are a Dead Head, the following…
Mark ShatzSeptember 21, 2020
I’m gaming-challenged. My son made the diagnosis. After watching me push Mario repeatedly to a premature death, I was declared unworthy. “Dad, you suck! Give…
Mark ShatzSeptember 18, 2020
I’m the worse. I didn’t know there was a Sweetest Day until I had an AARP card. I thought Columbus Day was still a thing.…
Mark ShatzSeptember 1, 2020
Parents embrace any chance for predictability. Sending a kid to their first day of school is hard. But, the payoff is a set, daily schedule.…
Mark ShatzSeptember 1, 2020
