2017-09-15 11:10
My nephew is four years old. His preschool class is playing duck, duck, goose. He’s younger and smaller than the other kids. Try as he might, he can’t run around the circle fast… Read More
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2017-09-08 11:39
There’s an old Samurai saying—Die before going into battle—the idea is to accept death so you can fight without fear.
Kubla and I go to the beach. In less than 30 seconds… Read More
2017-09-01 09:46
I had been teaching Kubla to swim for 2 years. We spent lots of time at the pool and beach, but he just wouldn’t put his face in the water.
He did get very adept paddling around wit… Read More
2017-08-25 06:53
Kubla’s friend is being difficult. The playdate isn’t going well. I pull Kubla off to the side.
“He’s ruining the game.” he whines to me.
“What did you… Read More
2017-08-11 10:11
Kubla and I are playing in the park. The big kids, 4th graders, are in the basketball court. We smell trouble in the air. Kubla edges closer so he can overhear their conversation.
“… Read More
2017-08-04 09:34
Kubla is afraid to enter the dark room. He wants me to go in first.
“Kubla, just use your powers to light up the room.”
He looks at me, not sure what to do.
I enter the room wit… Read More
2017-07-28 07:45
Kubla had been training to be a hero for weeks. He was ready to unleash his powers on the playground.
His friends, a brother and sister, are on the slide. Kubla joins their play. After a… Read More
2017-07-21 10:40
I pick up Kubla and his friend from preschool. His friend is a little sad. Something happened at school. Turns out another boy was excluding him.
“Kubla, what did you do when your… Read More
2017-07-07 11:13
After preschool, Kubla’s nanny often took him to play with an older neighborhood boy.
I start to hear stories about this boy, how he teases Kubla, calling him a toddler, trying to ma… Read More
2017-06-30 10:40
Kubla didn’t want to go to preschool. He missed Liping too much.
I wait for him to stop crying and calm down. I pretend to fish for something in my pocket.
“I know it’s i… Read More
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