Scott Tiernan

North Carolina native living in Southern California. Parent. Teacher. Aging athlete. Freelance writer. My writing has appeared in The Greensboro News & Record, The Asheville Citizen-Times, YourTango, WNC Parent, some other publications, and in a men's interest non-fiction book. My main hobby is teaching my two daughters about NFL point spreads.

Fatherly • 15th January 2020

27 After-School Programs Specifically Designed to Enrich Your Child! No Thank You.

A father wonders: How valuable is all of this after-school enrichment?

Medium • 27th March 2019

My 11-Year-Old Daughter Ends Her Relationship With Homework

Here's a copy of the break-up letter.

YourTango • 27th January 2017

21 'Alternative Facts' That Would Make Raising Kids SO Much Easier

With the advent of 'Alternative Facts', parenting has never been so easy.

WNC Parent • 1st November 2016

I'm Literally Done With The Word 'Literally'

Saying goodbye to one of our favorite, most overly and incorrectly used words.

Asheville Citizen-Times • 27th June 2016

Book Review: The Collapse of Parenting

Dr. Leonard Sax sounds the alarm: children are now running the show, and that's not a good thing.

WNC Parent • 28th September 2015

Toward A Parent-Free Youth Sports Culture

It's time for parents to take a huge step back. Start by not showing up.

WNC Parent • 11th October 2010

For the Love of a Stuffed Animal

There's a hierarchy within a young child's (stuffed) menagerie. And it's complicated.

Great Degree • 12th January 2010

Community Colleges Set For Boost From AGI

The Obama Administration is set to pump billions into community colleges. Not everyone believes this is a good idea.

WeBook • 1st January 2009

101 Things Every Man Should Know How to Do

Grilling steaks. Fighting bears. Looking good at the gym. Here's the definitive How-To guide for being a better man in a modern world.

Greensboro News and Record BBall Report • 16th February 2006

Northwest, Grimsley Win in 4A Basketball

The Northwest and Grimsley girls basketball teams advanced to the final of the 4A Conference tournament.

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