Collin Slattery recounts his mother and sisters, their vicious plan to ruin his life, and the invaluable price of what he gained in order to replace what they took.
No Means Yes, and Maybe, and No
December 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
Charlie Capen attempts to decipher his toddler’s language, and finds that such attempts hold little promise for success—or clarity.
Dear John: ‘I Do’ to ‘I Did’
December 15, 2011 By 10 Comments
Can’t my sister see she and her husband have to stay together for their kids? Why is my husband obsessed with teaching our son to fight? Is posting our arguments on Facebook worth breaking up over?
She Called for Me, Not Her Mom
December 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
Unlike his father, Steven Axelrod turned away from Hollywood and back toward his family—and found joy.
Shut Mouth: Please, Stop Giving Me Your Parenting Advice
December 6, 2011 By 32 Comments
Loved-ones and strangers wanting to pet your baby comes with the territory, but please curb the undesired parenting advice, Charlie Capen writes.
National ‘Let Your Boy Be a Girl’ Day
December 6, 2011 By 90 Comments
Boys will discover their own interpretations of their gender if they’re given the freedom to explore masculinity—and femininity—on their own, Soraya Chemaly writes.
Anger Mismanagement
December 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Joel Schwartzberg found he had to reconcile with his own childhood anger before being able to help his son.
You Bette Believe It: Heartbreak in a Macho World
November 30, 2011 By 15 Comments
In a man’s man’s world, who says there’s no room for Bette Midler?
Tears Over X-Men: A Story About Race
November 25, 2011 By 14 Comments
Discovering that you and your favorite mutants share a deep connection isn’t easy.
The Funny Thing About Semen
November 21, 2011 By 11 Comments
How a “seminal moment” caused decades of confusion for Jake DiMare.
On Boys, Suicide, and the Lessons of Unfilled Holes
November 16, 2011 By 57 Comments
“We need to teach our boys that they can bear suffering and loss without shame … that anger is a question that deserves deeper answers than punishment or silence.”
Meds, Horses, and Uncle Fred’s Farm for My ADHD Son
November 16, 2011 By 16 Comments
After months at a therapeutic boarding school, Pauline Gaines’ son has recognizably changed.
The Importance of Masculinity in Boyhood Development
November 16, 2011 By 22 Comments
“The question is: do parents have enough trust in boy development to let them take some risks and make some mistakes?”
Dear John: We’re Only Dating Because We’re Different Races
November 9, 2011 By 2 Comments
Is it time to break up with him? Why did my husband have to discourage our son? Am I exploiting my friends by using experiences they’ve shared with me in my writing?
My Son Goes to Boarding School, and No, I Don’t Mean Exeter
October 31, 2011 By 20 Comments
Pauline Gaines offers perspective about divorce, family therapy, and boarding schools for the troubled.
Vocalyze
“Sometimes the attention that’s meant to help and protect and diagnose and treat may make the situation worse in the long run.”
This comment was from wellokaythen on the post “Are Women Contributing to the Demise of Men?” by Tom Matlack on the Good Feed Blog.