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Because the moment a child is born, a parent is born, too.
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Surviving a Critical, Demanding Family
Surviving a Critical, Demanding Family
Your self-talk is almost guaranteed to turn harsh, punitive, and self-critical. Wouldn’t you expect that to happen?
The Good Men Project
Sep 4
Dads are Perfectly Capable Too…
Dads are Perfectly Capable Too…
And not just Mom.
Harlyn Hannah
Sep 4
From Deadlines to Bedtimes, the Stress of the Work-Dad Balancing Act
From Deadlines to Bedtimes, the Stress of the Work-Dad Balancing Act
The demands of both roles can be overwhelming, which can lead to stress and exhaustion.
The Good Men Project
Sep 2
Dealing With an Addicted Family Member
Dealing With an Addicted Family Member
Remember you didn’t cause it, you can’t cure it and you can’t control it.
The Good Men Project
Aug 31
A Post-Menopausal Grandmother Speaks Her Mind
A Post-Menopausal Grandmother Speaks Her Mind
it isn’t always pretty
The Good Men Project
Aug 31
Bullying and Abusive Families
Bullying and Abusive Families
A number one tip for anyone dealing with a family dynamic that includes bullying, aggression or abuse is to make an ally.
The Good Men Project
Aug 31
How Was Your Day, Kid?
How Was Your Day, Kid?
Sentimental thoughts from the school pick-up line.
Ryan Rucker
Aug 28
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What Are You Passing Onto Your Children? 5 Things You Should Be Aware Of…
What Are You Passing Onto Your Children? 5 Things You Should Be Aware Of…
Do you ever reflect on how you were raised and think, I want to do that differently?
The Good Men Project
Aug 9
Is it OK to Sneak Candy into the Movies?
Is it OK to Sneak Candy into the Movies?
Our adult behavior is the real instructor of children.
Jeffrey Kass
Aug 8
Hot Wheels to Heartfelt Gratitude: Uncle Tommy’s Story
Hot Wheels to Heartfelt Gratitude: Uncle Tommy’s Story
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.”
The Good Men Project
Aug 22
Why Play Feels Like a Chore to Some Parents?
Why Play Feels Like a Chore to Some Parents?
Where do they go wrong?
Sanketh Nagarajan
Feb 13
Dealing with a Miscarriage
Dealing with a Miscarriage
On Angel Babies, Rainbow Babies and Taboos
Erika C-B
Mar 21, 2021
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
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
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
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