“Adoption” Part 2: The Emotions
(This is the second in a two part series on adoption. A recent meeting with a woman currently in the adopting process made me realize the importance of discussing a topic I have thus far rarely...
View Article“Adoption” Part 1: What Does It Mean
(This will be the first in a two part series on adoption. A recent meeting with a woman currently in the adopting process made me realize the importance of discussing a topic I have thus far rarely...
View ArticleDisciplining Other Parents’ Children
My wife and I are fortunate to have a pair of friends –Jack and Julia- with two little boys near our son’s age. We recently attended their oldest son’s birthday party and there was no shortage of...
View ArticleBook Review: Father and Child Reunion
BOOK REVIEW: Father and Child Reunion, by Warren Farrell, Ph.D. This book review has been a long time coming. Dr. Farrell was kind enough to send a copy and I couldn’t wait to begin. Just before making...
View ArticleSpanking May Be Like Ice Cream
Let’s get my opinion out of the way at the opening bell: I don’t spank my son and have no intention to do so. I do not believe it is necessary. Naturally, my wife and I have some friends who do accept...
View Article5 Things No One Told Me About Babies
I admit that I went into fatherhood knowing a heck of a lot about it and I admit this with pride. It almost became fun to hear someone give me some piece of unsolicited advice and never saying, “Yes, I...
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