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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...]
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...]
Though I’ve only been a father for about 5 months now, I’ve learned some valuable lessons that I feel all new and expectant fathers should know. 5 months, 5 lessons learned: Babies are adorable, but not at 2 a.m. – When my daughter was born, she was the most beautiful baby in the world. … [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...]
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...]
You know you're a narcissist if: You snap at your kids for interrupting your all important Facebook update. Your ability to have fun with your family is dependent on how you "feel" at the moment. Your sense of accomplishment has more to do with your effectiveness at work than your … [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...]
It's amazing how much discussion can be initiated when it gets a little attention! Several weeks ago I participated in a television news spot and an online panel surrounding social media and the family. Since that time, I have been drawn into some interesting conversations about the depth of a … [Read more...]
Have you ever had that sneaking suspicion that you are the only person on the face of the planet dealing with a particular issue? You know, the kind of problem that has yet to plague any other human being....ever! What brings us to the point of actually being convinced of this? Now, I am not a … [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...]
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