What happened to dinnertime? Asked that question lately? Amidst all the vitriol and egregious behavior, most solemnized with texts, likes, and emojis, we’ve lost something, and that something, I think is America. Dinnertime allowed us to come together. When you heard the bell, you dropped everything because you had to get home. Dinnertime was where […]
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Father’s Day – Write a Letter
“Don’t take life for granted the love this life gives you; When you get where you’re going don’t forget to turn back around; And help the next one in line, always stay humble and kind.” Dads are seen as saviors, facing the responsibility of fatherhood before grasping what being a son is like. As dads […]
4 Healthy Things Dads Can Do Today To Ma...
Photo by Heike Mintel on Unsplash Being a father means not only being there for your children the day they are born, but also supporting them throughout their lives. Although there’s no guarantee to know what tomorrow may bring, there are certain ways that fathers can prepare themselves for a long, healthy life. To better […]
Dads’ Hugging Will Save America
“What’s the first thing you would do after the pandemic?” a student asked me through the Zoom screen on my birthday. “I would hug everyone I could,” I told him. I’m optimistic. I’m a dad, I have to be. I don’t believe “firewalls” are meant for people. That’s pessimistic, petulant and pernicious. We’ve overcome a separation caused by […]
Daughters, Father Loss, and Longing: An ...
Author: Alysse ElHage For Regina R. Robertson, the journey to publishing her new book, He Never Came Home: Interviews, Stories, and Essays from Daughters on Life Without Their Fathers (out this week from Agate Publishing), began 15 years ago, early in her journalism career, when the features editor of Honey magazine advised her to “write what you know.” Regina, who […]
The Biological Effects of Father Loss: A...
Author: Alysse ElHage Having spent the majority of my childhood separated from my biological father, I can attest to the painful and far-reaching effects of father absence. Thankfully, as a wife and mother, I have experienced the unique power of father presence in my children’s lives through my husband, and I can say with certainty […]
Tykes and Teeth: Tackling Bedtime
We all imagine fatherhood in different ways: some of us are petrified, some of us overjoyed, and some of us remain uncomfortably numb until we actually see our children for the first time. Whatever your reaction was initially, you’re on the road to being a great dad. But there are a few jobs you probably […]
Burn Your Ship
This is the fifth in a series of on crafting dads who care. I first heard the ‘burn your ship” concept from a colleague at a conference when he talked about the Vikings and the definitive way they landed in America. As the story goes, when the Vikings landed, they burned their ships. Most don’t’ […]
Burned Bridges: When Your Daughter Write...
This article republished with permission from Dr. Michelle Watson I love it when a father takes time out of his day to write in response to something I’ve written. And because those messages touch me deeply, I am careful to take the time to respond in a way that lets each one know I care about […]
The Kid Friendly Man Cave
Man caves are a popular trend among men who would like to create a getaway in their own home. These areas of the home may be located in a basement, garage, den or other spare room in the home. In many cases, the man caves include a television, video game system, a comfortable seating area […]