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The One That Ends With Hope

How’s this for a new picture book? It’s the story of two children who play on the same playground, learn in the same school, eat at the same restaurants.

October 28, 2018Gregory Keer
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How to Talk to Your Child’s Teachers

“As a dad and teacher, I have experienced awkward moments on both sides of the fence.”

By Gregory KeerAugust 13, 2024
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I work really hard at my public face. As a parenting writer and high-school educator, I try to project steadiness, calm, wisdom, and a little gentle humor.

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All’s Fair in Love and Bros

The back seat. That dreaded section of the car that offers so much potential for sibling harmony.

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The Brass Tacks of Music Education

When my eldest son came home one day during his first week of third grade, he lugged in a sinister-looking black case.

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Gregory Keer writes from inside the story.

“Twenty-three years ago, Family Man started for two reasons. One was because I felt more at home in being a dad than perhaps anything I had previously done in my life. As a writer, I wanted to speak about my experiences — the chaos, the absurd humor, the letdowns, and the little victories — to connect with other parents who might be going through similar things.”

Gregory Keer, Founder and Author of Family Man
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