Familyhood

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For a long time, my wife and I believed we were the least-skilled parents around, convinced that other parents were perfect. They seemed to excel at everything: helping with homework, setting boundaries, and raising polite, community-minded children who shunned unhealthy foods and called their grandparents regularly. We thought everyone else’s kids were model citizens compared to our own, who were often found watching TV. However, we soon realized that this perception was far from reality. In his bestselling works, Paul Reiser has explored the complexities of love, marriage, and family life with humor and insight. In this latest installment, he reflects on parenting, marriage, and mid-life with his signature wit. From the bittersweet experience of sending his boys off to summer camp—initially feeling the joy of an empty house, only to confront its true emptiness—to navigating the challenges of schoolyard language, Reiser captures the essence of family life. His observations resonate with anyone familiar with the ups and downs of raising children, making this book a relatable and entertaining exploration of the universal truths of life and relationships.