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49+ Top Foods Picky Eaters Hate and the Reasons
49+ Top Foods Picky Eaters Hate and the Reasons
Let’s face it, getting our munchkins to try new foods can feel like pulling teeth — without the numbing gel.
The Good Men Project
Jan 16
My Kids Think My Favourite German TV Shows Are Terrifying
My Kids Think My Favourite German TV Shows Are Terrifying
My kids vs. 80s German TV: The generational gap is real.
Georgia
Jan 16
Dealing With Stubborn, Ageing Elders
Dealing With Stubborn, Ageing Elders
Burden or blessing ?
Sanrachna
Jan 16
Being Strong in Your Family
Being Strong in Your Family
We need great strength to say what we mean, if saying what we mean feels threatening and comes with a history of retaliation.
The Good Men Project
Jan 10
My Long Overdue Talk With Mom
My Long Overdue Talk With Mom
Mom, when you were gone, I thought that death would silence you. But I was wrong.
The Good Men Project
Jan 8
Parenting A Teenager? Here Are The 5 Things You Might Want to Remember
Parenting A Teenager? Here Are The 5 Things You Might Want to Remember
“She’s just individuating.” “Individuating? It’s annoying!”
Katie E. Lawrence
Jan 7
How Old Is Too Old to Become a Dad? The Pros and Cons
How Old Is Too Old to Become a Dad? The Pros and Cons
The good thing about being an older dad is that you tend to live longer, and you certainly have lots of young reasons to.
The Good Men Project
Jan 6
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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, 2024
Helping Your Baby Understand Cause and Effect
Helping Your Baby Understand Cause and Effect
Understanding cause and effect is a big step in your baby’s development and can have lasting effects as they grow. Let’s break down how…
LittleOneAdvice
Nov 17, 2024
Dads are Perfectly Capable Too…
Dads are Perfectly Capable Too…
And not just Mom.
Harlyn Hannah
Sep 4, 2024
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, 2024
Mom Guilt is Killing Me
Mom Guilt is Killing Me
Filling the Blanks, My Struggle to Complete the Parenting Puzzle
Jasmine Aneja
May 26, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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