Mike O’Shea was a physically powerful and courageous man, but what made him a hero to his lifelong friend, Andrew Cotto, was his capacity for love.
Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living
March 12, 2013 By 1 Comment
How can practicing Buddhism save you from a burning wreck?
Be Nice, You Rancid Little Punk!
March 11, 2013 By 1 Comment
The impatient father of a young perfectionist finds “Do as I say, not as I do,” is easier said than done.
The Difference Between Want and Need
February 25, 2013 By 3 Comments
Why should a man clean his toilet rather than play video games?
Failure Is An Option
February 23, 2013 By 2 Comments
Kids need to be able to fail in order to learn how to succeed.
Ten Tips for the Postpartum Dad
February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A new baby can turn your world upside down. Signs of paternal postpartum depression and more from Active Duty Dad.
Being a Father Makes You Better at Your Job
January 25, 2013 By 6 Comments
A study of working dads suggests fatherhood conveys direct benefits to employers.
Reimagining Mentorship
January 19, 2013 By 4 Comments
The building blocks of society are its adult citizens. What kind of society do we want to build?
Temper Tantrum Terrorists
November 13, 2012 By 2 Comments
Is your desire to avoid confrontation turning your kids into tantrum terrorists?
10 Things Being a Waiter Taught Me about Being a Better Man
November 12, 2012 By 8 Comments
Waiting tables can be an opportunity to develop skills from humility to leadership.
ADD and the Significant Other
October 3, 2012 By 5 Comments
Divorce rates for those with ADD are nearly double that of the general population. Here are some tips to keep you from being another statistic.
Engaging the Gender Gap
October 3, 2012 By 29 Comments
Eric Sentell urges good men to teach themselves and their sons to engage with learning and with others before the gender gap becomes a chasm.
Every Kid a Winner
August 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
The patient coaches of Little League inspire players to walk away from every game, a winner.
Video: In The Trenches of Daddy-hood, 3 Year Old Drama Queen
April 20, 2012 By 7 Comments
Video of a tired 3 year old who claims her little bowl is too heavy to lift. And she’s a good actress! But what stands out in this video is the patient daddy behind the camera!
“I relate to the rage that comes from kids being little a**holes, but I don’t think physical discipline solves that. It just turns them into different a**holes.”
Do you spank your kids? If you do, why? If not, how do you discipline them? How did you decide what methods to use as a parent?