Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened. ~ Winston Churchill Are we willing to see what we’re stumbling over in our marriage, our family relationships, or our personal growth? [Image: ejhogbin at Flickr.]… Read more:
Tag Archives: Fatherhood
Facebook is putting my mother out of business
We used to get a phone call from our mothers once a week with the news from home: weddings, funerals, births, stories of who was doing what (and with whom). Now we can just login and have all of that same information in real-time, with social media. My buddy recently heard about a wedding proposal… Read more:
The Father Effect (video)
What is the importance of a father in a child’s life? What is the impact of a father’s words and deeds on his children? This short film, The Father Effect, explores those topics:… Read more:
5 things no one tells you when you become a father
Speaking from experience, becoming a father is truly the most humbling and magical experience imaginable. It truly is a miracle each time. Whilst sometimes stressful, there is no happier time. It soon became clear though that when they arrive they don’t come with a guidebook and there are certain aspects that I just hadn’t considered.… Read more:
6 Nurturing Tips for New Dads: Cherish Your Partner
There’s a saying that goes something like: “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” I used to think it was just a funny saying, until we had kids, and now I have seen the truth behind it. When a woman is pregnant and her body is working overtime, she’ll love it if you take the… Read more:
Enjoy the Now: Being Present With Your Children
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. -from the Tao Te Ching, Stephen Mitchell translation One of the greatest gifts that a father can give… Read more:
The Seven Ages of Dad
It’s fair to say that Dads go through many different ages, from the initial excitement and stresses of being a young father, through to the challenges of being a responsible parent to growing children, before taking on a role where they are more readily seen as Grandfathers first, and Dads second. At each of these… Read more:
My Experience with Cloth Diapers and Being a New Dad
Being a new dad has been amazing in so many ways for me, and nothing could prepare me for the experience. It has been harder than I expected in so many ways, but easier in others. While the first six weeks were really hard on my wife, each day gets better and better in this… Read more:
Ways for Working Dads to Maximize Family Time
Make time for what matters with these tips Especially in difficult economic times, it can be easy to put work ahead of family; but no matter what your circumstances, there are simple ways to make the most of your time, and set boundaries on work so your family can grow together. Here are a few… Read more:
Make Everyday a Father’s Day: Ten Parenting Tips Just for Dads
Let’s face it, sometimes fathers feel a bit left out. They may feel a little unsure of their abilities in the parenting department, and women, like many other species, can smell fear. Not only do we moms want to save a father from feeling bad, we also want to prevent as much fussing as possible,… Read more:
Being a First Time Father without Having a Full Time Father
I’m going to be a Dad. It’s as simple as that. By July I’m be the responsible for a living, breathing, screaming bundle of life. That life will revolve around me and my partner. Its upbringing, and indeed its very survival, is dependent on our decisions and our choices. That’s a lot of responsibility. Probably… Read more: