When dad is the primary caretaker of the children, taking a break from them – no matter how warranted – creates feelings of guilt in him.
New Generation Deserves More Than Your ‘Weak’ Putdowns
A dad challenges the notion that a new generation is always softer than the previous one, and that the good ol’ days were always better.
Help Not Always Needed By Dad, But Respect For Him Is
Modern dads are not clueless when it comes to child care. So why do so many women still think we need their help when we’re parenting?
We Must ‘Break The Wheel’ in Ukraine for Our Children’s Sake
A father hope the horror of the Ukraine invasion sparks a renewed commitment to the next generation to rescue them from our failures.
‘No Means No’ Even At Life’s Most Ticklish Time
An innocent tickle fight leads a dad to impart big lessons to his kids about consent respect, boundaries and no means no.
Bullying Problem Not Easily Solved, But Start With Empathy
At one time I would have tried to stop this bullying with harsh words and actions. But the world has progressed, and I’ve grown up.