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Dave McKenna

A little boy walks among the tombstones at Arlington National Cemetary in Washington D.C.

Minor Dilemmas

How Do I Talk To My Kid About Death?

Justin Ellis

A man carries his child sideways in his arms as he walks up a road

Is It Even Possible To Discipline A Two-Year-Old?

Giri Nathan

A dad sits in the grass at a park with his shirt off listening to music on headphones and reading the paper while his baby sleeps next to him

What’s Going To Happen To The Rest Of My Life After I Become A Parent?

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

A father and son buy fireworks at a stand

Is It Possible To Teach My Kid How To Manage Risk?

Billy Haisley

Am I The Asshole For Judging The Screen Time Habits Of Other People’s Kids?

Albert Burneko

Father and daughter. Oil on canvas, around 1550.

What If Your Kid Tells Dirty Dirty Lies?

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Chris Thompson

JT Snow pulls three-year-old Darren Baker out of harm's way at homeplate.

How Do I Direct My Kid To The Stuff They’ll Enjoy And Be Good At?

Ray Ratto

King Charles III , with his son, Prince William, and grandsons George and Louis, standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

What Is A Grandparent Actually Good For?

A young boy in his little league uniform stands with his hat over his chest next to his father and uncle as they sing the national anthem before a little league game.

How Do You Deal With A Kid Who Wants To Quit Their Job?

A father with twins sits on a swing in a playground while a another child swings alone nearby.

How Do I Talk About Parenting If My Baby Has Been Pretty Chill So Far?

How Do We Decide To Have A Baby If We’re On The Fence?

A woman sits at the dinner table eating with her young son, who is making a funny face while his plate of food sits untouched. The black and white minor dilemmas logo is in the middle of the image.

How Do I Get My Picky Eater Off A Chicken Nugget-Based Diet?

A little boy, wearing a diaper and a top hat, poses in front of a New Year's calendar at a hospital in New York City, United States, on December 22, 1949.

How Do I Manage My Newborn’s Life If Planning Things Stresses Me Out?

Two boys with fishing poles and cans of worms walk along a rural gravel road.

How Can I Resolve Conflicts Between My Younger Kid And His Older Brother?

A black and white photo of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz walking from a plane on the tarmac with their children. The black and white Minor Dilemmas logo sits in the middle of the photo

Should I Take My Two-Year-Old To A Soccer Match Abroad, Or Can I Leave Him At Home?

A group of British football-playing dads in the 1980s, wearing their uniforms and holding their infant children while posing for a picture. Includes the "minor dilemmas" logo of a black outline of a crawling baby

Can I Tell Another Parent That I Despise One Of My Kid’s Peers?

A silhouette of a baby with Minor Dilemmas written over it