It may sound simple or it may sound terribly hard, depending on your lifestyle, but this is probably the most important advice I can give you as a father. Life has a way of getting complicated, hectic, and worse overwhelmingly busy, but nothing should ever preclude me from making … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 10. Always make the time…
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Comfort and Contempt
Aesop’s quote, “familiarity breeds contempt,” is puzzling to say the least. The quote could be applied in many different situations but when applied to children and parents I think it means the more you come in contact with someone, the more comfortable you are with them. As … [Read more...] about Comfort and Contempt
Thanking Mister Rogers
In the winter of 2002 I drove to an appointment and having a few extra minutes decided to finish listening to an interview with Mr. Fred Rogers on NPR’s ‘Fresh Air’ program. He told about his upbringing, work as an educator and the popular television show. He also studied music … [Read more...] about Thanking Mister Rogers
Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 9. Stay informed…
I can easily recognize how much different my life growing up was compared to my parent's lives. Because of this I don't assume that my children's lives growing up will be like mine. One of my favorite things to do with my mom is to ask her to tell me stories of when she was … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 9. Stay informed…
Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Up for debate at one Parents Anonymous meeting was whether or not it is advisable to spy on our children. I don’t think there is a single answer that would fit every situation but it is worth a thought. A couple mothers both agreed that snooping would be wrong under any … [Read more...] about Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to