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Generally, fatherhood is something you prepare for. You and a partner either decide to have a child, or when you're surprised by one you have 9 or so months to get ready for what it takes. Parenting is always harder than most men expect, but the preparation at least allows you to think about how to … [Read more...]
So Dad, what do you do when your teen son reluctantly announces that his girlfriend is pregnant with his child? It’s not exactly the kind of news you want to hear on a lazy Sunday afternoon, but it’s not the end of the world, either. Your reaction and how you move forward will have a major … [Read more...]
What's that? You thought fatherhood ended after 18 years (err, and nine months)? Figured you could just kick the kids out of the nest, ship them off to college and that would be that? Or maybe from the moment of graduation: no more summers at home, kids are drinking-age now, so you'll just be … [Read more...]
Fathers have a special responsibility to their daughters. The relationship that daddies have with their daughters becomes a model for relationships they will have with men when they are older. Not to mention what kind of treatment they should expect. Setting a good example when they are young is … [Read more...]
There are specific reasons why a man longs to have a son. There’s football in the backyard and fishing on the weekends, and undoubtedly a few trips to the movie theater for the latest action flick. You also get to look forward to that special moment when you get to teach your son the tactical … [Read more...]
My idea of a well spent father’s day would be watching the movie "Father of the bride" with my father on his old TV. I was lucky as I did it last year. More than once we would look at each other with that knowing look in our eyes - we both loved this movie - it’s been ages since we saw it for … [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...]
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...]
Those that read this blog regularly would be hard pressed to accuse me of not being an advocate of creative expression. Having written about passionate pursuits for our kids and ourselves (as dads), I believe that fathers play a vital role here. Not only do we provide practical guidance by … [Read more...]
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...]
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