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
Going with the Alternative: Supporting My Mother’s Healthcare Choices
May 9, 2013 By 2 Comments
When his mother’s cancer returned, Joe Barton learned how oncologists might regard alternative therapy: as competition, rather than complement to their care.
Dear John: My Womanizing Roommate Is After a Girl I Like
April 13, 2013 By 3 Comments
A flirty roommate, a disappointed friend after a job opportunity doesn’t pan out, and a mom who doesn’t want her son to study abroad.
We Love This Dad’s Day Out with Baby Ad from Wells Fargo (Video)
April 7, 2013 By 8 Comments
Check out this heartwarming ad with a smart, helpful dad.
“I was standing in the kitchen, my daughter wrapped in a blanket and rocking against my naked chest.”
February 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What’s YOUR parental baptismal story?
My Mom Writes About Our Family Struggles – Part Five
January 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A few months back, my family nearly fell apart. Here’s how it all went down from my mom’s perspective. In this final post, my mom takes it way back to her history.
My Mom Writes About Our Family Struggles – Part Four
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A few months back, my family nearly fell apart. Here’s how it all went down from my mom’s perspective. In this post, we negotiate our new relationship.
My Mom Writes About Our Family Struggles – Part Three
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A few months back, my family nearly fell apart. Here’s how it all went down from my mom’s perspective. In this post, the prodigal daughter returns from San Francisco.
My Mom Writes About My Family – Part One
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A few months back, my family nearly fell apart. Here’s how it all went down from my mom’s perspective. In this post, mom talks about our new tradition of weekly family dinners…a welcome change from how it used to be.
Are American Churches As Racist As My Mom?
January 2, 2013 By 10 Comments
Fear is what we feel, denial is what we do, and defensiveness is how we do it.
Letter from My Unborn Son
December 2, 2012 By 5 Comments
Dave Booda shares parenting advice from his future son.
“My favorite is the ‘Oh, you’re babysitting?’ Hell, no. Mom doesn’t ‘babysit’ neither does Dad.”
November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
These are comments by Bob, Deanne, and Amy on the post “She asked, ‘How can you do this to this poor child?’ and pleaded frantically with me to get in her car.”
Eulogy for Uncle John
October 14, 2012 By 19 Comments
Jeff Swain remembers his uncle who taught him his first dirty joke, helped raise him, and taught him about being a man.
“Both our kids’ births were kind of traumatic for both of us.”
October 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tamen shares the traumatic and hopeful story of the births of his children.
“Cancer, like life, is a game of inches.”
August 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
This is a comment by Joe on the post “Eating Sushi at Stoplights”.
“I still get funny looks for being a great cook, using a sewing machine, and knowing a lot about house cleaning.”
What are your experiences as a stay-at-home dad?