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Let's face it, kids take a lot of time...and even more energy. That reality means that we can get ourselves in to a serious mode of depletion. Just think about your typical week. On top of working, there's sports practice and games. Maybe even church events and dance lessons. Then you add … [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...]
Culturally speaking, the American man is expected to be ambitious. Absent all other measures, ambition is the metric that often dictates our degree of success. To support this theory (in case you needed some persuasion), do a quick Google search with the phrase "Marriage and Ambition." You … [Read more...]
"You are a terrible father!" Every so often I find myself repeating these words. While it's not indicative of the entirety of my fathering, it certainly is the nature of Daddy Jekyll. He and I know each other well. And, not unlike the movie portrayal's, he never appears without warning. … [Read more...]
When is the last time you heard the saying, "Let your kids be kids?" I would venture to guess that if you haven't uttered it yourself recently, then you have certainly received this wonderful nugget of advice at some point. Whether you listen to Dr. Phil, Dr. Spock, or Dr. Dobson, this seems … [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...]
If you're like me, the forestry atop your head today is a little more sparse than it was before you had kids. Let's face it...raising kids is extremely hard work! Even the best parents are going to have days when a root canal would seem to be less painful. So, how do you prepare yourself for … [Read more...]
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