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The Start of a Relationship with my Daughter
The Start of a Relationship with my Daughter
Journey of a New Dad: Part 3
Song Jay
May 31
The 7 Elements of Practical Parenting
The 7 Elements of Practical Parenting
And how they’ll save your relationship with your kids.
Katie E. Lawrence
May 31
Mom Guilt is Killing Me
Mom Guilt is Killing Me
Filling the Blanks, My Struggle to Complete the Parenting Puzzle
Jasmine Aneja
May 26
Understanding Kids: They Just Want to Succeed
Understanding Kids: They Just Want to Succeed
Alright, mate. Every kid wants to succeed. Simple as that. They want to get along with others, feel like they belong, and know they’re…
Mike Tobin | The Sporadic Dad
May 25
Is Your Child Suffering From “Nature-Deficit Disorder?” The new dilemma in 21st-century parenting.
Is Your Child Suffering From “Nature-Deficit Disorder?” The new dilemma in 21st-century parenting.
By Deborah Holmen, M.Ed., NBCT
Deborah Holmén
May 25
Why We Make Our Kids Attend Church
Why We Make Our Kids Attend Church
Raising our kids to live practical virtue
Rich Stowell, PhD
May 24
Forget the Past: Love the Kid You Have
Forget the Past: Love the Kid You Have
Alright, mate. As parents, we often catch ourselves thinking about the kind of kids we used to be or even the kind we wish we had. We need…
Mike Tobin | The Sporadic Dad
May 24
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Bluey’s “The Sign” Had a Controversial Ending. Here’s Why That’s Good for Kids
Bluey’s “The Sign” Had a Controversial Ending. Here’s Why That’s Good for Kids
Nuanced, creative storytelling opens the door for hard conversations.
Amy Colleen
May 3
Three Science-based Facts About Children Under Six
Three Science-based Facts About Children Under Six
Now that we know how different a developing brain processes than an adult brain, it is something to consider when delivering information.
The Good Men Project
May 18
3 Things You Need to Know About Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
3 Things You Need to Know About Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
The internet is scarier than you think it is — as shown by these three statistics
Katie E. Lawrence
May 20
What if Your Mother Tells You Not to?
What if Your Mother Tells You Not to?
What price might you pay for telling?
The Good Men Project
May 9
Learning to Fail, and Other Life Lessons from Youth Sports
Learning to Fail, and Other Life Lessons from Youth Sports
Beyond the immediate physical and social benefits, youth sports are an invaluable way to prepare our kids for adulthood.
Chad Harvey
Jan 15
Adulting: On Putting Away Childish Things
Adulting: On Putting Away Childish Things
When, exactly, does a boy become a man?
The Good Men Project
Feb 25
Why I Wanted Lucille Ball to Be My Mother
Why I Wanted Lucille Ball to Be My Mother
I wanted Lucy to stroke my hair and call me her own. I longed for her to say that she would be my mother.
The Good Men Project
Apr 21
Don’t Tell Me You’re a Girl Dad — Show Me
Don’t Tell Me You’re a Girl Dad — Show Me
We’ve got the merchandise. We’ve used the hashtag. But what are we doing to deserve the title?
Ryan Rucker
Jan 25
Picky Eating or Problem Feeding? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Picky Eating or Problem Feeding? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
And how to keep the madness out of your mealtimes.
Julie Cunningham, MPH, RD
Oct 14, 2023
No matter how much you love your child, you must let him endure these three kinds of suffering
No matter how much you love your child, you must let him endure these three kinds of suffering
There are no shortcuts on the road to growth. Parents will eventually withdraw from their children’s lives. The sweetness gained without…
dance
Feb 29
A Middle-Aged Boy Mourns His Mother
A Middle-Aged Boy Mourns His Mother
If men ultimately succeed in burning this earth, all our mothers will weep to drown the fire.
The Good Men Project
Mar 29
Recalling the Feast
Recalling the Feast
Not all Thanksgiving memories are happy ones.
The Good Men Project
Nov 23, 2023
4th Trimester Planning for Your Mental Health
4th Trimester Planning for Your Mental Health
When it comes to planning for the first 12 weeks after birth, the focus is often on the baby. But what about the mother?
The Good Men Project
Apr 26
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