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We are always teaching our kids. We teach them how to eat, how to dress, how to brush their teeth. We teach them manners, and how throw a ball, and how to fend for themselves. We teach them how to appreciate art...through painting and music and literature. We teach them to pursue their … [Read more...]
The dating scene isn't easy for anyone, especially single fathers. As a single father you have to think about your children and how they will interact with your new significant other and vice versa. If you have made that choice to commit to someone, you are most likely ready to introduce your … [Read more...]
I have a friend, in his mid-30's, who just recently revealed to me that he didn't have his first cell phone until a few years ago. If you had seen my expression, you would have probably thought that he had confessed to secretly being a woman. If he needed to make an urgent call, and he wasn't … [Read more...]
There's a strong possibility that at some point in your fatherly journey, you've felt entirely helpless and inadequate as a dad. Just getting through the day without a major catastrophe can seem like a miracle. Couple that with the overwhelming responsibility that we have to provide, protect, … [Read more...]
It's funny how kids can bring back such vivid memories of your own childhood. The rampant imaginations, the simple joy. Even their smiles have the ability to take us back. You have to admit...they can do wonders to invigorate your life. They also have the uncanny ability to do something … [Read more...]
Is age necessarily a good indicator of experience? Without taking too much liberty, I would assume that most would agree that maturity in age results in mature experiences. This sounds logical...and in many instances, there would be little to argue against. Who wouldn't agree that if you … [Read more...]
I'm not a single dad. The fact that I have to clarify that point means that I probably owe my wife an apology. I obviously don't mention her enough in my writing. That seems to be the only logical explanation for the emails I've received. Apparently I write as a champion for those going it … [Read more...]
I have to admit...I'm a slow starter. Creative self-discovery was always something that was just slightly out of reach for me. I could blame it on a lack of creative inspiration. Or maybe even the fact that my youthful compadre's weren't ones to hold creativity in high esteem. But neither of … [Read more...]
Have you ever sat quietly and watched how a child interacts with those around them? Not just the superficial glances that we use to assess whether they are still alive, but more of a football game style observation. Apart from the little spats and occasional crying, they are pretty remarkable at … [Read more...]
Unless you were severely neglected as a child, or possibly raised by a pack of wolves, it's likely that you've heard the rallying cry to "Never Quit". Having been raised by a single mom, I not only heard this but I saw it acted out with a voracious determination every day. Needless to say, this … [Read more...]
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