Dear Mom, Peter Wilson's second poetic book about parents, spins a tale of an old man writing a letter to his mother. The letter focuses on the impact the author's mother had throughout his life, from singing to him as a baby all the way to his life as a father. Wilson's simple lines ("But even so, I had you with me, in a special way, because you taught me how to be the man I am today") deliver a deeper meaning of the relationship between mother and son. My mother and I have a special relationship. While she may pluck at my strings of patience with her "motherly" advice and requests, in … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Your Kids
I am a big fan of both poetry and children, and now is the time to celebrate them both -- April is National Poetry Month! National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture. The Academy of American Poets' website serves as a hub for information about local poetry events during the month, so be sure to check it out for local events you and the family can enjoy. The … [Read more...]
‘Overwhelmed’ Author Says Parents Can Find Time to Work, Play, Love
Washington Post journalist and author Brigid Schulte discusses her new book, Overwhelmed: How To Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time on the latest The Modern Dads Podcast. We also dive into her research on changing workplaces and relationships and the importance of play for adults.
Schulte's book came about from the busy mother of two realizing she was living a life of all work and no play. Overwhelmed is the story of what she discovered ― and of how her search for answers became a journey toward a life of less stress and more … [Read more...]Modern Masculinity Discussed by Author Mark Greene on Podcast
Are today's fathers still being constrained by the "man box" of traditional gender stereotypes? How can today's dads overcome these outdated ideas on being a man to live life to the fullest. Mark Greene, executive editor of The Good Men Project, discusses these things along with the content of his new book Remaking Manhood: The Modern Masculinity Movement, Stories From the Front Lines of Change with City Dads Group co-founder Matt Schneider on the latest episode of The Modern Dads Podcast. Remaking Manhood is a collection of Greene's most popular articles on American culture, … [Read more...]
‘Remaking Manhood’ Looks at Masculinity in 21st Century
Mark Greene’s new book Remaking Manhood is a must-read for all dads. A collection of Greene’s most powerful essays from The Good Men Project website, where he is executive editor, this book is a glimpse into the consequences of our American culture’s false image of what it means to be a man and a father. The prevalent theme throughout the book is that fathers -- and all men for that matter -- are not just there to provide the genetic material and teach their sons sports. The true nature of manhood is more complex. Men are sensitive. Male sensitivity is not a flaw. And we, as men, have paid … [Read more...]
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