Tag Archives: parenthood

Revisit: Dangers of Writing with Children

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on July 3rd, 2013, this is the companion to Monday’s post.  Clearly, I hadn’t settled completely on sticking to 7 items per list.   This is part 2 of possibly 2.  Last week I talked about the benefits … Continue reading →

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Revisited: Benefits of Writing with Children

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted on June 26, 2013, this was apparently part of a set that I did for a few weeks.  I haven’t written about writing and parenting combined for a while.  So, it seems like a good time to repost it.  … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Fatherhoods

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is about fathers.  It was written during my time as a stay-at-home father, which got me some criticism.  So, I thought about the different ‘schools’ of being a father that people threw my way.  It felt like I … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: First Week of Summer in the Books

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

You know I’ve had a week if I’m writing this post on Saturday instead of the night before.  I could have done that, but I was tired when I got home yesterday.  Soooo tired.  Summer was supposed to be relaxing … Continue reading →

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Hope for 2020 . . . Do I Dare to Be Optimistic?

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

You know what?  I’m going with the meme up there.  I have hopes that I will do the following: Enjoy as much time with my son as possible. Continue working and having fun. Publish 2-3 books. Write 3-4 books. Make … Continue reading →

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Think I’m Just Going To Lie Down For A Min . . . ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

How tiring and rough was this week?  I think I just cricked my neck by looking up at the ceiling.  I know I got 6-7 hours of sleep every night, so I’m rested.  I didn’t even jump out of bed … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Fasting on the Horizon (Don’t Forget ‘War of Nytefall’ Sale)

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

First, War of Nytefall is on sale for the month of October.  All 3 books have gone down to 99 cents.  If the response is good then I might keep it longer or even make Legends of Windemere 99 cents across the … Continue reading →

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Cherish Their Childhoods

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Gone in half a blink From needing nurturing To always out Rarely giving time Sequestered in their lair Like a cocooned larva * We rarely think ahead The humorous mourning Of our little ones advancement Weeping at milestones That grow … Continue reading →

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Goal Post Coming in at the Final Hour!

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Yes, this is pretty late in the day, but I refuse to skip this since I have a big promo post going up tomorrow.  The reason for the late hour is because it’s the second night of Passover, which was … Continue reading →

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Just One Really Busy Week to Go!

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t know why I think I can get writing done during the week.  Most days, I have work then I come home with just enough time to do my biking then either pick my son up or meet him … Continue reading →

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