I felt guilty for being exhausted by my kids. I realized that makes me a good dad.
By
Jon Gustin
Jon Gustin is the author of "The Tired Dad."
Courtesy of Joaquin Rodriguez
In an excerpt from "The Tired Dad," Jon Gustin says good parents need rest and shouldn't confuse exhaustion with failure.
I felt guilty for being exhausted by my kids. I realized that makes me a good dad.
By
Jon Gustin
Jon Gustin is the author of "The Tired Dad."
Courtesy of Joaquin Rodriguez

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