Mark Shatz

Parenting

Ronald McDonald is my Nemesis

In my parental hall of rage, one person towered above all others. He took my money, time, and gave back almost nothing. And I know…

Mark ShatzSeptember 1, 2025

Parenting

How Did I Become an e-Bank?

I was a parental ATM. Now that my son is college-bound, I’ve expanded into a full-service financial institution. During the golden parenting years, pre-puberty, it’s…

Mark ShatzAugust 28, 2025

Parenting

Covid-19 Was Good For One Thing

Covid sucked! Epically sucked! Yet, the pandemic helped me accept my empty nest. https://yourteenmag.com/teens-college/college-life/accepting-my-empty-nest

Mark ShatzAugust 27, 2025

Parenting

We’re Expecting! Let’s Go Shopping.

Finding out that you will become a parent is a special moment. Yet, you won’t fully appreciate the Parenthood Club until your first shopping adventure…

Mark ShatzAugust 22, 2025

Ronald McDonald is my Nemesis

How Did I Become an e-Bank?

Covid-19 Was Good For One Thing

We’re Expecting! Let’s Go Shopping.

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