Fatherhood

I Got a Report. My Wife Got the Truth.

My daughter said she got bullied. The story changed three times before we got the whole thing.

Apr 7 • Shahmeran Gilani

You Can't Teach Empathy. You Can Only Help Them Stumble Into It

A three-minute story about Eid morning, a broken bug, and the lesson no parent can lecture into existence.

Mar 24 • Shahmeran Gilani

I Knew What to Do. I Stayed on the Sofa Anyway

On meltdowns, amygdala hijacks, and the particular comfort of being right from a distance.

Mar 16 • Shahmeran Gilani

My Daughter Caught Me. I'm Glad She Did

What happened when my 8-year-old reported my own behaviour back to me in front of everyone

Mar 11 • Shahmeran Gilani

I Said Something Stupid. My Kids Remembered

A four-day lesson in humility, delivered by people under four feet tall

Mar 10 • Shahmeran Gilani

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