Watching that Last Late Show with My Father
My father left when I was 6 years old. The age my son is now. I don't remember my father leaving. I…
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3 Questions Children (and Adults) Should Ask Before Acting
Using these three questions creates an opportunity for growth that is essential, and can be helpful in most everyday situations.
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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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Ghost Stories of Christmas? My Mother’s Still Haunts Me
It started when I was 6. My dad interrupted Christmas to tell me THAT MY FRIGGIN’ GRANDMOTHER WAS DEAD. And the ghost…
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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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Thanksgiving Tradition: Football, Parades, Name That Dead Bird
There’s no secret formula to forming those traditions – at least none I’m aware of. Well, repetition seems like a needed ingredient.
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NYC Dad Wants to Put Alzheimer’s Disease on the Run
A longtime NYC Dads Group member with a family history of Alzheimer's is running the New York City Marathon to benefit the…
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7 Valuable Lessons to Teach Kids While You Watch Football
I love football. Setting my fantasy football lineup and cheering on my teams are among my favorite fall traditions. As a father,…
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Debating Evolution, Creation with Little Kids a Science, Takes Faith
I explained the evolution vs. creation debate to my kids as best I could, thoroughly confusing them and myself in the process..
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Planning Parenthood Required When Real School Starts
Planning is what separates man from the animals. It’s what makes you an adult. And, man, it totally suuuuuuuuuuuucks.
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