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I try to stay true to the theme of fatherhood on this site but let's face it...Mother's Day is just around the corner and it seems only appropriate to hear motherly insight on their special day. With that in mind, why not celebrate the contribution of mom's everywhere by pondering those special … [Read more...]
I think dads would be better off if everything came with a guidebook. I don't mean a set of verbal instructions to follow...but more like the playbook your high-school football coach carried everywhere. A nice multi-colored, tabbed binder that would accommodate quick access to the situation of … [Read more...]
What if your parenting...I mean all of your parenting...was consistently on display for all to see? This means that everyone would get to see the "full you"...not just the you that's all smiles and endless patients. If you're like me, there are moments when your "fathering" would more likely … [Read more...]
As a dad of three little girls, I often find myself cringing at our culture's concept of female beauty and fitness. Just turn on the Disney channel and spend a few minutes watching some of their programming. You'll quickly see what I mean. Although some shows do a better job than others, the … [Read more...]
Every once in a while you run across a book that surprises you. I am certainly not a book snob, but I have a tendency to stick to a particular style of book. One that causes you to ponder deep thoughts...and maybe one that changes you a bit in the process. That's why my initial thoughts of … [Read more...]
You know those moments as a dad when you feel as though it can't possibly get much worse? Your work is stressing you out. Weekends and evenings are chaotic at best. The kids seem to tap dance on every exposed nerve in your body. And all the while, time with your wife has been all but … [Read more...]
There is something very powerful in contemplating the "bottom line." Whether or not you realize it, there is a bottom line for pretty much everything we do. Even when we find ourselves wondering aimlessly, there was an original purpose. In fact, our knowing the reason for our activity and the … [Read more...]
For those whose memory can be as faulty as my own, last weeks readers review post ended with us discussing some common parenting methods gone amiss. So, we will pick up our conversation with the intent of grappling through the final parenting misnomers...at least those presented in this … [Read more...]
How different are we? How different are our children? The remnant of chapter one begins with this theme. Dr. Kimmel uses the adage of "So Little Difference" as a way of focusing our attention on a primary reason for the fear that was mentioned in last weeks post. In the stride of this … [Read more...]
For someone who loves to write, I have never been a voracious reader. Well, I have found the error in my ways and have recently resolved to read like a writer really should....consistently! Consequently, I decided to kick off what I hope to be one of many posts that will review my progress of … [Read more...]
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