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Backyard Baseball Field Fading Fast, Memories Staying Strong
We haven’t had batting practice in the backyard for years. I’d have liked to have known when the last one was coming. I’d have savored them more.
Having a Favorite Child Has Made Me a Better Parent
The more that I think about, Joseph isn’t my favorite child — he is my second chance at being a better man and a better father.
My Kid’s Failing School: Punishment or Understanding Needed?
When the grades came in, I realized my kid’s failing school and started into the classic Five Stages of Parental Freaking Out.
We Bought Our 6th Grader a Cell Phone — Deal With It
I’m not saying all sixth graders should have a cell phone, just that ours should. Yours might need to have one, too, but I won’t judge you.
Scholarships Now Available for 2019 Dad 2.0 Summit in San Antonio
Apply now to try to receive $500 Oren Miller Scholarship and a free ticket to dads’ conference scheduled for Feb. 21-23, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas.
Help Children Combat Selfie Culture Through Volunteer Work
Do you ever get tired of parenting in our “selfie” culture? While many recent self-esteem movements have nurtured children’s healthy development, it seems other cultural trends have fostered their self-absorption. (We could begin with the […]
A Boy was Bullied Yesterday, and it Needs to Stop Now
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. One child bullied is one child too many, according to our guest contributor.