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My British Daughter’s Irish Dancing Journey in Germany
My British Daughter’s Irish Dancing Journey in Germany
How an Instagram ad led our family to embrace Irish culture and dance.
Georgia
May 21
Dear Parents: Follow the 50/50 Rule for College Saving
Dear Parents: Follow the 50/50 Rule for College Saving
We do want flexibility while we save, in case life throws us a curveball.
The Good Men Project
May 21
3 Things You Need to Know About Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
3 Things You Need to Know About Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
The internet is scarier than you think it is — as shown by these three statistics
Katie E. Lawrence
May 20
Every Parent’s Truth
Every Parent’s Truth
Alright, mate. Every parent has their own truth, their own journey. It’s easy to get caught up in comparisons and judgments, but that ain’t…
Mike Tobin | The Sporadic Dad
May 19
How We Help our Kids Turn Their Weaknesses into Strengths
How We Help our Kids Turn Their Weaknesses into Strengths
Our children are diamonds in the rough.
Rich Stowell, PhD
May 19
Three Science-based Facts About Children Under Six
Three Science-based Facts About Children Under Six
Now that we know how different a developing brain processes than an adult brain, it is something to consider when delivering information.
The Good Men Project
May 18
The Best Activity for Our Kids.
The Best Activity for Our Kids.
You know, we are always looking for the best activities to keep our kids entertained, engaged, and happy?
Mike Tobin | The Sporadic Dad
May 17
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Bluey’s “The Sign” Had a Controversial Ending. Here’s Why That’s Good for Kids
Bluey’s “The Sign” Had a Controversial Ending. Here’s Why That’s Good for Kids
Nuanced, creative storytelling opens the door for hard conversations.
Amy Colleen
May 3
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
What if Your Mother Tells You Not to?
What if Your Mother Tells You Not to?
What price might you pay for telling?
The Good Men Project
May 9
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
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
Don’t Tell Me You’re a Girl Dad — Show Me
Don’t Tell Me You’re a Girl Dad — Show Me
We’ve got the merchandise. We’ve used the hashtag. But what are we doing to deserve the title?
Ryan Rucker
Jan 25
Picky Eating or Problem Feeding? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Picky Eating or Problem Feeding? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
And how to keep the madness out of your mealtimes.
Julie Cunningham, MPH, RD
Oct 14, 2023
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
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
Recalling the Feast
Recalling the Feast
Not all Thanksgiving memories are happy ones.
The Good Men Project
Nov 23, 2023
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
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