There are no “dad jobs” or “mom jobs.” There are only things that need to be done. Do them. If you don’t know how, ask. If you mess it up, try again.
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About the Education System
Ronnie Stephens, father and educator, demystifies the factors that make it difficult to navigate the education system.
Ronnie Stephens, father and educator, demystifies the factors that make it difficult to navigate the education system.
3 Things You Need to Know About Politics and Parenting
Can the comments section teach us anything about parenting? One father has some ... comments.
Can the comments section teach us anything about parenting? One father has some … comments.
Will We Destroy Our Entire Education System?
We must show there are times which call not for gentle exits into that good night, but for rage.
We must show there are times which call not for gentle exits into that good night, but for rage.
The Father I Never Wanted To Be
Working man, part-time dad. Here's why Ronnie Stephens refuses to dwell on what he misses.
Working man, part-time dad. Here’s why Ronnie Stephens refuses to dwell on what he misses.
Pokemon Go Is Bringing Our Family Together
Maybe it's a scheme to get people to spend money, but for this step-dad it's a breakthrough in being part of the family.
Maybe it’s a scheme to get people to spend money, but for this step-dad it’s a breakthrough in being part of the family.
The Summer of the Spare Tire
Ronnie Stephens' memories of a summer spent with his dad provide a window into his father's suicide attempt and into his own depression
Ronnie Stephens memories of a summer spent with his dad provide a window into his father’s suicide attempt and into his own depression
8 Ways That Elie Wiesel Made Me a Better Father
Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere.
Why ‘Boys Will be Boys’ is Such a Dangerous Mentality
If we want to stop the killing we must acknowledge the connection between hypermasculinity and violence.
I Wish the First Words You’d Heard Were, ‘Your Body is Your Body’
Ronnie K. Stephens shares his wishes for his twin girls, and the world they will grow up in.
The Body Will Always be a Warehouse of Pain
In his reading of ‘To Myself on My First Birthday’ Ronnie K. Stephens explores body image, the first 10 pounds, and learning to love his body again.
A Dad’s First Experience with Pampers
There is a first one for every parent. The diaper. For Ronnie and his newborn daughter it was also their first duel. Here’s who won.