— For the Boy —
Books for Boys Who'd Rather Be Outside — The Five That Actually Worked
My son Theo would rather be outside than read. But these five books held his attention anyway. No bo...
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For the Boy
From outdoor gear to STEM kits and the right first pocketknife — these are the gifts my son Theo couldn't put down, and the ones he forgot by morning. Real dad notes.
— For the Boy —
Outdoor Gear for Kids: What Theo Actually Uses vs. What Collects Dust
I've bought Theo a lot of outdoor gear over the years. The hiking boots he never wore. The headlamp ...
— For the Boy —
STEM Kits That Don't End Up in the Closet: A Six-Month Follow-Up
I bought Theo a dozen STEM kits over the years. Most ended up in the closet. Six months after his 8t...
— For the Boy —
The Right First Pocketknife for a Kid (After Trying Four Wrong Ones)
I bought my son four wrong pocketknives before I got it right. Too big, too sharp, too complicated, ...
— For the Boy —
Theo's 8th Birthday: What Hit, What Missed, and the One Gift He Hasn't Put Down
Theo turned 8. Three gifts that landed, two that collected dust, and one he hasn't put down for a mo...