If Jon Methven can find a way to harness angry baby strength, he’s confident he’ll be able to solve most of the world’s energy problems.
You’re Having Purple Kittens, Maybe
January 2, 2012 By 3 Comments
Sarah Buttenwieser reminds us that you don’t have to purchase gender at the clothing or toy store–or as seen on TV.
There’s More to Sex Education Than Teaching Reproduction
December 8, 2011 By 33 Comments
Many young children learn where babies come from, writes Justin Cascio, but teaching about their bodies and pleasure remains taboo.
Storm Damage
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Raymond Bechard has a confrontation with his 87-year old mother, which reminds him of how much memories — even 42-year-old memories — can shape us.
Should You Need a License to Have Kids?
October 17, 2011 By 23 Comments
Does the responsibility of having children warrant state regulation? Craig Playstead is one of many who think it’s reasonable.
For a Loving Dad, Spirituality Is Optional
October 12, 2011 By 14 Comments
Fathers who are deeply spiritual have more in common than they might think with fathers who don’t consider themselves spiritual at all.
A Daughter to Test My Sexism
October 11, 2011 By 24 Comments
Children will test your strength and principles. Lome Aseron knows a daughter may also help you learn a lot about yourself.
How Do Dads Play?
October 11, 2011 By 4 Comments
We Know Play Is Good For Us All. Jennifer Cooper shares what she has learned about games Dads play.
A Good Man Is Hard to Let Go
October 8, 2011 By 16 Comments
Good men aren’t just good, Billie Hill writes, they’re priceless.
A Letter to My Fairy Godson
October 7, 2011 By 4 Comments
Jamie Utt is a Fairy Godmother, and he’s got 30 bits of wisdom for his Fairy Godson.
This Is Not a Story About Rape
October 2, 2011 By 4 Comments
I always knew my grandfather was a respectable man. Here’s how I knew he was a good one.
Get Out There and Make Some Babies
September 30, 2011 By 30 Comments
Jake DiMare argues that for true gender equality, we need more progressive, liberal folks to create more children and raise them up with love, civility and the ability to think critically about their surroundings.
Hell, or a Father’s First Night With His Baby
September 27, 2011 By 22 Comments
The reality of a newborn baby = screaming, crying, barfing, begging, pleading, and no sleeping.
Fertility is Suddenly an Issue of Timing, not Biology
September 27, 2011 By 15 Comments
‘It’s time we start talking with some sensitivity and compassion about a growing type of women’s issue: “circumstantial infertility.”’
My Son’s Walkabout
September 20, 2011 By 9 Comments
At the end of her rope, Pauline Gaines sent her troubled son to a wilderness camp, hoping that he would find his way out of his downward spiral.
Vocalyze
“When I was in a men’s group in 1972, I distinctly remember feeling edgy when we would hug.”
“My son and daughter keep reminding me that things are changing.” The times they are a changin’ (comment and Marco Magnani video cover of Bob Dylan song.)