The Art of Storytelling (& Why We Need It)

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Story-telling father, Brandon Hudson, uncovers the importance of storytelling — for us, and for our children.

“There is a loss of fatherhood as a role for men to aspire to, which is troubling.”

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This is a comment by Alastair on the post “The End of Fatherhood Means the End of Civilized Society”.

Raising Teenagers For Dummies (Like Me)

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Tom Matlack thinks about how to best raise his kids all day long, even now that they’ve grown into teens. Here are some of his insights.

Saying Goodbye to Our Park

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On their last trip to a neighborhood park, Jerry Mahoney finally gives in and lets his twin toddlers run free

Daddy’s Little Girl: Hush Little Baby

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Daddy can soothe Baby to sleep as well as Mommy.

5 Steps for Dads to Make it Through Prom Season

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Prom season can pose a threat to a father’s sanity if he allows it. Here’s help coping.

Are Courts Indifferent to Dads Who Need Child Support? One Father’s Story

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Cardinal Oscar Moncur loves, provides for, and cares for his three daughters, while his wife does nothing for them. Why won’t the courts enforce their divorce agreement?

One Billion Reasons Why Your Kids Should Spend More Time on the Computer

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Dad blogger ‘Showtime’ wants his children to embrace technology without fear. The reasons are endless.

Pro Wrestling as Security Blanket

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Patrick Hayes remembers his father and uncle shedding their troubles and depression to indulge in some smack-down.

TV News: A Danger to the Boys

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How are our boys going to grow up to be good if we only show them stories of men being evil?

6 Ways to Help Your Daughter Deal With Sex-Based Harassment on the Street and In School

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Soraya Chemaly has advice for dads who would like to talk openly with their daughters about sexual harassment.

Judgment-Free Parenting

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Lome Aseron wants us to remember that we needn’t see a person’s opinion or action as a final statement about their essential nature.

A Daughter and a Daughter-In-Law

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As a parent, you learn to let your kid become his or her own person. But what if, in rolling with the punches, you’re hit with something unexpected?

Finding My ‘Animal House’ Friends

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Jim Higley rediscovers the bucket of friends that helped define his life while throwing a toga party or two.

Military Dads and Fatherwork

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Soldier-dads have added challenges in maintaining a balanced life at home.

Good Discussion

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More comments on “Full-Contact Fathering” and “She’s the One.”