Personal Choices Talk with Children: From Tattoos to Babies
My kids are currently obsessed with tattoos. Since we saw Disney’s Moana a few weeks ago, we’ve been watching the videos from the soundtrack…
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First Dance for Child Stirs Memories, Great Hopes in Dad
I cannot wait to listen as she puts her head on my shoulder and recounts the entire Technicolor evening of dance --…
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Parenting Beyond Power: Jen Lumanlan’s Insights on Engaged Fatherhood and Child Development
An Educational Journey Turned Parenting Mission Jen Lumanlan’s shift from a sustainability consulting career to a focus on parenting wasn’t incidental. After…
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Restroom Creates a Challenge to Father of Daughter
Being a stay-at-home dad with a daughter has particular challenges. Don’t get me wrong—I love my daughter. She can be the sweetest,…
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Dad Rock Not Music to Kid’s Ears but There’s Hope
"Well, Rush is an acquired taste. Progressive music is a tough sell. I should start my kid on The Eagles. You know, old-school…
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Introverted Teen? Upside to Not Being Life of the Party
Extroversion gets all the good press, but being an introverted teen has positives, too. The key: finding balance between the extremes.
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Pierced Ears Latest Sign Daughter Forging Own Life Path
My daughter’s desire for pierced ears was not about keeping up with her friends. It was an expression of her individuality.
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Threaten Daughter’s Dates Less, Dad; Teach Her More
I’m teaching my sons and daughter to respect others, so don’t be a jerk and act like a tough guy when my…
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Raising a Tween Easier with This Awesome Advice
Raising a tween means paying more attention to your facial expressions. And getting him or her to take more showers.
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Daddy, I Want Makeup So I Can Look Pretty!
Who told my child that to look pretty she needed lipstick, blush and other types of makeup? Toddler Cosmopolitan, perhaps?
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