From Fatherly <[email protected]>
Subject Talking With The Madman King Of Melancholy Kids’ Lit
Date November 6, 2022 8:45 PM
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Nov 06, 2022

 

With the 13-book A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler established
himself as a unique voice in children’s and young adult literature. Moody,
macabre, mischievous, and, most of all, incredibly engaging, his — or rather his
alter ego, Lemony Snicket’s — body of work stands out because of its quirky
tone, compelling characters, and his comfort with dark themes. Dastardly deeds
happen on the regular. Loveable characters must make terrible decisions.
Villainous characters aren’t as bad as we once thought. The fallibility of
parents is a common refrain. As Lemony Snicket, Handler helps kids face their
fears and recognize parents are people too. We sat down with Handler to talk
about his body of work and the messaging therein. When it comes to thinking
about Handler’s influence, separating the author from his shadowy nom de plume
isn’t nearly as important as digging into the lessons of both.

 

PROFILE

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  Daniel Handler Works His Melancholy Magic
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  The madman behind Lemony Snicket helps kids face their fears and recognize
parents are people too —
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and fallible.
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PARENTING

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  7 Signs You’re A Codependent Parent
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  If you take steps to correct the behavior, then your kids will be better for
it.
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in the long haul, so will you.
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It’s normal (and good) to protect your kids from actual danger, but keep an eye
on your tendency to go to extremes to protect them emotionally.

 

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FURTHER READING Instead Of Threatening Kids, Establish Consequences
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How To Give Young Children Chores and Teach Responsibility
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The Many Dangers Of Leaning On Your Child For Emotional Support
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MIX IT UP

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riffs on the classic cocktail are worth remembering.
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COOL DADS

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  Joey Logano On The Big Race, His Five-Year-Old’s Fender Bender, And Chasing A
Due Date
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  The fastest dad in America
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about juggling it all.
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TRAVEL

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  Railbiking Is About To Become Your New Favorite Family Adventure
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  The activity lets you pedal specialized, big-wheeled carts along train tracks.
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what to know — and some tours to get you started.
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DAD SPECIAL

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  How A Michelin-Starred Chef Makes Roast Chicken For His Daughter
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  Acclaimed Puerto Rican chef Juan José Cuevas keeps things simple at home with
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ultra-comforting meal.
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