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Because the moment a child is born, a parent is born, too.
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Heartache
Because she died forty years ago, I rarely think about my mom anymore. I’m grateful she popped into my life this week.
The Good Men Project
Jul 30
A dose of your parenting
A dose of your parenting
(When children act as parents)
Behind_thepencil (Dr Iqra Javed)
Jul 28
How a Child Learns About Quicksand
How a Child Learns About Quicksand
“Lying is a sin. People who sin go to Hell. You don’t want to go to Hell, do you?”
The Good Men Project
Jul 25
Not All Adoptees Are Angry They Were Adopted
Not All Adoptees Are Angry They Were Adopted
My middle son wants to live with us forever.
Alexandra Christensen
Jul 24
6 Small Habits All Parents Can Practice To Help Their Kids Thrive
6 Small Habits All Parents Can Practice To Help Their Kids Thrive
How to ensure your kids are ready to engage with the world as their healthy and happy selves.
Katie E. Lawrence
Jul 22
Men, Dare To Be 100: Your Family and the World Needs You Now More Than Ever
Men, Dare To Be 100: Your Family and the World Needs You Now More Than Ever
Too many men I know die before their time and leave family members who forever miss their loving presence, guidance, and support.
The Good Men Project
Jul 22
From Chaos to Calm: 17 Tips for Parenting Toddlers
From Chaos to Calm: 17 Tips for Parenting Toddlers
As a parent or caregiver, understanding the unique needs and behaviors of toddlers is essential to provide them with the support and…
The Good Men Project
Jul 21
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The 7 Elements of Practical Parenting
The 7 Elements of Practical Parenting
And how they’ll save your relationship with your kids.
Katie E. Lawrence
May 31
No matter how much you love your child, you must let him endure these three kinds of suffering
No matter how much you love your child, you must let him endure these three kinds of suffering
There are no shortcuts on the road to growth. Parents will eventually withdraw from their children’s lives. The sweetness gained without…
dance
Feb 29
Mom Guilt is Killing Me
Mom Guilt is Killing Me
Filling the Blanks, My Struggle to Complete the Parenting Puzzle
Jasmine Aneja
May 26
7 Reasons Your Child Isn’t Listening to You
7 Reasons Your Child Isn’t Listening to You
And how to start re-framing their misbehavior as misunderstandings.
Katie E. Lawrence
Jun 14
Learning to Fail, and Other Life Lessons from Youth Sports
Learning to Fail, and Other Life Lessons from Youth Sports
Beyond the immediate physical and social benefits, youth sports are an invaluable way to prepare our kids for adulthood.
Chad Harvey
Jan 15
Adulting: On Putting Away Childish Things
Adulting: On Putting Away Childish Things
When, exactly, does a boy become a man?
The Good Men Project
Feb 25
A Middle-Aged Boy Mourns His Mother
A Middle-Aged Boy Mourns His Mother
If men ultimately succeed in burning this earth, all our mothers will weep to drown the fire.
The Good Men Project
Mar 29
Why I Wanted Lucille Ball to Be My Mother
Why I Wanted Lucille Ball to Be My Mother
I wanted Lucy to stroke my hair and call me her own. I longed for her to say that she would be my mother.
The Good Men Project
Apr 21
Recalling the Feast
Recalling the Feast
Not all Thanksgiving memories are happy ones.
The Good Men Project
Nov 23, 2023
4th Trimester Planning for Your Mental Health
4th Trimester Planning for Your Mental Health
When it comes to planning for the first 12 weeks after birth, the focus is often on the baby. But what about the mother?
The Good Men Project
Apr 26
Redefining Strength: Surprising Single Mother Statistics
Redefining Strength: Surprising Single Mother Statistics
Single mothers are an incredible force, challenging societal norms and redefining strength.
The Good Men Project
Feb 20
It Was a Rough Day for My Newborn
It Was a Rough Day for My Newborn
She caught a glimpse of death at sixteen days of age.
Ga-Yell
Dec 4, 2023
Don’t Do This to Your Young Children
Don’t Do This to Your Young Children
What parents say to their children matters. I captured a heartbreaking dialog between a mature father and his young daughter.
Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement Influencer
Jan 30
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