5 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...
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 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 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 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 Article“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...
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