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Because the moment a child is born, a parent is born, too.
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I Identify as Broke
I Identify as Broke
Parenting kids when you have money.
Jeffrey Kass
Jun 26
The Geezer’s Paradox
The Geezer’s Paradox
As I enter geezerdom, I’m still not in any way cool — but as hard as it may be to believe, I used to be even less cool.
The Good Men Project
Jun 26
MY FATHER
MY FATHER
A short poem, by Kevin Powell.
The Good Men Project
Jun 26
Men, Abortion and Birth Control
Men, Abortion and Birth Control
The overturn of Roe vs Wade has provoked conversation around cis male contraceptive methods and our place in the abortion debate. Some of…
RileyA
Jun 25
When Your Child Is a Royal Pain in Public
When Your Child Is a Royal Pain in Public
Empathy for parents of toddlers, including the Duchess of Cambridge.
The Good Men Project
Jun 25
Kids Are Like Heat Seeking Missiles, You’ve Just Got To Stay Cool
Kids Are Like Heat Seeking Missiles, You’ve Just Got To Stay Cool
A little compassion can transform.
Bridie Dillon
Jun 24
Empty
Empty
I knew he was wondering what he had done wrong as a father and was frustrated that so much of his parenting had gone to waste.
The Good Men Project
Jun 24
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How to Raise a Spoiled Brat in 8 Easy Steps
How to Raise a Spoiled Brat in 8 Easy Steps
#5— always make excuses for your child’s bad behaviour
Lauren Hall
Jun 7
The Power of Fathers to Daughters
The Power of Fathers to Daughters
Her self-worth is a reflection of her father’s opinion and perception.
The Good Men Project
Jun 19
Tear Blind
Tear Blind
Stay-at-Home-Dadding on Roxbury Street During COVID-19
The Good Men Project
Jun 8
Dad Was Not an Athlete
Dad Was Not an Athlete
A Father’s Day Tribute
The Good Men Project
Jun 23
A Summer Place
A Summer Place
I grew up, but I was once here:
Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
May 29
How To Become A More Selfish Parent
How To Become A More Selfish Parent
It’s hard telling people you don’t want to have kids. They look at you suspicious, eyebrows arched up nearly into their hairlines. It…
Juliane Bergmann
Aug 3, 2021
Long Weekends
Long Weekends
It has provided the opportunity for staying up late, sleeping in, watching movies, taking a day trip or two, goofing around, getting some…
The Good Men Project
Jun 3
As Parents, It’s Not Enough to Love Our Kids — We Must Be Emotionally Available Too
As Parents, It’s Not Enough to Love Our Kids — We Must Be Emotionally Available Too
Giving our kids a strong emotional foundation is one of the most important things to help them lead a happy life.
The Good Men Project
Aug 6, 2020
Pandemic parenting is like watching a flower bloom in the wrong season
Pandemic parenting is like watching a flower bloom in the wrong season
Some flowers bloom on their own time
Joe Wilson
Oct 20, 2020
When Mom is Emotionally Unstable: 7 Ways to Heal
When Mom is Emotionally Unstable: 7 Ways to Heal
How do you figure out how to be in her presence — have a relationship with her — while not allowing yourself to be sucked into the vortex…
The Good Men Project
Jan 11
How To Teach Your Kids To Keep Their Teeth Healthy
How To Teach Your Kids To Keep Their Teeth Healthy
A step-by-step guide to help children brush their teeth properly and avoid cavities.
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Feb 23
Parents Still Consider Themselves Above Non-Parents
Parents Still Consider Themselves Above Non-Parents
Having a “Baby-On-Board” sign in a car window does not make that car’s driver more important than a driver with no children.
The Good Men Project
Jun 28, 2020
Dance Like You’re Drunk, Live Like You’re Seven
Dance Like You’re Drunk, Live Like You’re Seven
If you are dancing with a seven year old and worried about looking foolish then you are doing it completely wrong.
The Good Men Project
Nov 19, 2021
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