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The Dude Sleeping with My Wife

Co-sleeping pushes Nathan Graziano to the couch. Is it sour grapes or true love?

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The Touch Ups

March 31, 2013 By Pete Wilgoren 1 Comment

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Pete Wilgoren lets his five year old daughter help him paint the house.

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Former Father of the Year

March 8, 2013 By Rob Azevedo 1 Comment

There are two reasons Rob Azevedo doesn’t brag about his former title.

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Oliver’s Pink Bike [Video]

March 6, 2013 By James Braly 1 Comment

A three year old boy’s pink birthday wish makes a man consider the kind of father that he wants to be.

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Five Things You Might Learn By Becoming a Father (If You’re Lucky)

February 22, 2013 By Dan Coxon 2 Comments

Dan Coxon is lucky.

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Ten Tips for the Postpartum Dad

February 17, 2013 By M. Theron Bostic Leave a Comment

A new baby can turn your world upside down. Signs of paternal postpartum depression and more from Active Duty Dad.

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Things I Won’t Miss About Being a Stay at Home Dad to Babies

February 16, 2013 By Jeff Bogle 10 Comments

Now that his kids are a little bit older, Jeff Bogle can say it: there are things he won’t miss about having babies.

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Kid Weekends

February 8, 2013 By Thomas G. Fiffer 1 Comment

Thomas Fiffer anticipates the beginning of a weekend with his boys.

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Filed Under: Divorce, RealFatherhood, The Good Life Tagged With: anticipation, child care, child custody arrangements, Divorce, Families, father and sons, fatherhood, gratitude, routines, Sex and Relationships, solitude

I’m Not Mr. Mom

February 1, 2013 By Jeff Bogle 5 Comments

Stay-at-home dad Jeff Bogle is creating a new image of fatherhood, every day.

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My Codependent Relationship

January 18, 2013 By JD Roberto 2 Comments

JD Roberto knows that his kids are going to grow up, and his heart will be broken.

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Dad v. Scorpion

January 5, 2013 By Thomas Beatie Leave a Comment

Father of three Thomas Beatie left Hawaii to get away from weird bugs. But he moved to Arizona, home of the scorpion.

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The Worst Part of Being Divorced

December 18, 2012 By Paul Schneider 5 Comments

Paul Schneider misses his kids.

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Supporting My Real Family

December 11, 2012 By Kieron Casey 5 Comments

Stepfather Kieron Casey wonders what it means to be a “real” father.

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Papa’s Kiss

November 15, 2012 By The Good Life @ GMP Leave a Comment

Every day Sara and Damian get to be Cody’s parents is a gift.

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Wishes for My Daughters

October 30, 2012 By Pete Wilgoren 1 Comment

What Pete Wilgoren wants for his girls when they grow up can be summed up in one word.

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The Soccer Ref

October 5, 2012 By Pete Wilgoren 1 Comment

It was the Yellow Wasps versus the Highlight Cupcakes. Actually, it was a 36 year old, out-of-shape dad, versus fourteen seven-year-old girls.

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It Takes A Village, Idiot

October 2, 2012 By JD Roberto 19 Comments

Why the way you raise your kids matters to your neighbors.

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Call For Applicants to Participate in UK Parenting Documentary

Documentary makers seek UK family for an immersive experience. We are looking for parents of young boys who don’t adhere to social stereotypes.

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All-Male Urban School, All College Bound

For an astounding fourth year in a row, all 167 seniors at Urban Prep Acadamies’ schools have been accepted at four-year colleges or universities this fall.

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Entire Town Gifts Triple Amputee Veteran with Dream Wedding

Residents of Temecula, CA, gifted Marine Corporal Juan Dominguez and his wife, Alexis, with everything they needed for a perfect wedding to show their gratitude for his service to the country.

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