The Crisis of Masculinity in Britain

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There is a “crisis of masculinity in Britain” because of the pressures rapid economic and social change have placed on masculine identity says Diane Abbott, a senior British Politician. The rise of a “Viagra and Jack Daniels culture” is an indication of the pressure young men are under to live up to “pornified ideals.”

Mother’s Day Without Mom

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Martin Spinelli, bestselling author of After the Crash, shares 7 bits of wisdom for celebrating Mother’s Day and living every other day after Mom has passed on

Florida Father Rescues Son From Alligator Attack

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The encounter is being called, “a stark reminder that we all have to be careful with animals like alligators. They deserve a healthy respect.’’

Delta Airlines Goes Above and Beyond to Return a Boy’s Most Prized Possession

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Delta spokesperson Michael Thomas said, “Efforts made to reunite this very special shirt with this customer … truly speaks to the culture of our dedicated employees.”

The Nature of the Nectar

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Do men find their first drink more memorable than women?

Finding the Boy in Your Father

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Your father wasn’t just a boy “back then.” He’s one now, too.

Run

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James M. Chesbro runs from grief and mortality.

Be Nice, You Rancid Little Punk!

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The impatient father of a young perfectionist finds “Do as I say, not as I do,” is easier said than done.

The Value of Snow Shoveling

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When Bob Barsanti was his eldest son’s age, his adolescent ego was stoked by shoveling snow: a modern John Henry against the snowplow. That was then…

Former Father of the Year

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

Oliver’s Pink Bike [Video]

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

Willy Loman Plugged the John

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When the plumbing backs up, men often expect that we should know how to make the repair.

Of Pushups and Parenting

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David Karpel shares a story of how a typical Tuesday turned profound.

Batter Up

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My girlfriend’s 15 year old kid had played a year of Little League and hadn’t picked up a bat or glove since. This was an opportunity for us to bond, but the odds were stacked against us.

Caped Father and Son Photo Goes Viral

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A father gains recognition for doing what dads do, being a superhero to his 3-year-old son.

What If My Son Doesn’t Like Star Wars?

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Neil Sheppard explains to his wife that there’s more to Star Wars than light saber duels.