My friend Ben is one of the best dads I know. A very successful (read: busy) attorney, he is also raising a wonderful son with what seems to be just the right mix of affection, discipline, and humor. This is not easy to do under any circumstances, but what's truly awe-inspiring is the fact that Ben is doing this largely on his own. Even those of us with great support teams (spouses, friendly ex-spouses, grandparents, and the like) sometimes feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of parenting; to see someone do it so well all by himself is incredible.
So I asked Ben how he does it. And this was his answer:
"Lifehacks."
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4. Learn how to make French toast.
5. "Get a fun pass."
6. Save time. Skip directions.
7. Don't run out of toilet paper.
8. Embrace the opportunity.
9. Dryer sheets.
10. Love.
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Leslie Turnbull is a Harvard-educated anthropologist with over 20 years' experience as a development officer and consultant. She cares for three children, two dogs, and one husband. When not sticking her nose into other peoples' business, she enjoys surfing, cooking, and writing (often bad) poetry.