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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Implications of Delaying Fatherhood for ...
The concept of fatherhood has changed dramatically in the last half century. Whereas fathers played the traditional roles of breadwinners and patriarchs, the 21st century Dad is more hands-on involving himself in child care from diaper duty to disciplining. As more millennials join the bandwagon, there is also another aspect to fatherhood that needs a look […]
What Dads Without a College Degree Need ...
Author: Christopher A. Brown If you listen only to the political rhetoric about the loss of good-paying manufacturing jobs in the U.S., you’d think our nation faces a crisis of historic proportion, especially for workers without a Bachelor’s Degree. The fact is the loss of 2.8 million manufacturing jobs has more than been offset by […]
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 […]