Daughters

You can either be a dad that braids hair or one that does not

On dogs, death and children

Ask any parent and they’ll agree. As the years go by, there are seemingly countless opportunities for…

Pierced Armor: Stitches, scratches & a lesson learned

Last weekend was a tough one for the Larsen family.

Not only did we make our first trip to the emergency room, but we also learned one of life’s toughest lessons.

Dad Hack 008: Take on a project and hard work will be second nature

Editor’s Note: The scribes at First Time Father Project will frequently provide ‘Dad Hacks’ as a way to help dads in need go about their every day lives. If you have a hack you currently employ, share it with by…

What happens when a family who wasn’t expecting to be expecting is suddenly expecting?

Truthfully, the reason I thought I didn’t want another child was because I didn’t feel I had enough love to go around.

I’m about to be a Dad for the second time

Day -?

Six years is a long time.

It’s longer than one allotted term for the President of the United States. It’s roughly the amount of time it takes for winter to officially descend upon Westeros. It’s…

Helping your kids choose their response

Emotions are a bitch. They make us who we are, but can certainly get in the way sometimes.

Have you ever wished you would have been more in control of your emotions? Have you ever wished you had chosen a better response?

8 Important Life Lessons My Daughter Learned Playing as the Only Girl on Her Hockey Team

‘Today, I retire from the military’

Editor’s Note: This post was originally written by Michael Ingraham, National Guard

Today, I retire from the military. It is an interesting feeling. I have served in uniform a long time…