To Spank or Not to Spank

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“Deflection” and “positive redirection” have nothing on a good old-fashioned spanking.

Going the Way of the Dodo

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Aaron Gouveia imagines all the low-tech things that will be extinct before his son ever knows them. Like rotary phones. And books.

A Potty Training Catastrophe

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Aaron cooks up a glorious scheme to help his son use the toilet, which proceeds to backfire (literally) all over him.

Behind Enemy Lines

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When Aaron Gouveia entered the land of parenting groups, he got the cold shoulder.

The Never Ending Job

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If every dad had to interview for the job, it might go something like this.

‘Breadwinner Wives’ Misses the Mark

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Who are the men behind “breadwinner wives,” and why are they given such disdainful treatment in Slate?

Hey New Guy, Buckle Up!

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“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” should be titled “What to Expect if You’re Expecting and You Have a Vagina.”

Editors’ Picks: The Top 10 Stories of 2010

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Looking for something to read? The GMPM editors share their favorite stories of the year.

Good Comment of the Day: the Chicken-Egg-Soccer Conundrum

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While yesterday’s most lively discussion was around porn, today’s hottest topic centered on—shockingly—soccer.

Aaron Gouveia, ‘Dad of the Year’ on 96.5 the Buzz

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Listen to the podcast here.

‘Confronting Life’: The Opposing View

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“They will be left with the cold hard fact that they killed their handicapped baby,” says Jill Stanek at Opposingview.

Confronting Life

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Aaron Gouveia and his wife were already having the worst day of their lives. The abortion protesters only made it worse.

A Time for Intolerance?

What do you do when you discover that your kid’s day care provider doesn’t share your religious and political views?

Step Away From The iPhone

Note to parents: We don’t care how “busy” you are. Stop texting each other when you’re in the same house.