I was surprised when my dad finally told me he was proud of me. I’m finding now — as a dad myself — he has always been proud.
life lessons
Stay-at-Home Dads are Real Men
Why does the choice to be a stay-at-home father instantly lead to a discussion about manhood? It seems to me that doing what is best for your family is truly being a real man.
Kids Teach Dad Lessons in the Doughnut Aisle
“Never forget this. Never forget this time,” said the older gentleman. “By the time you blink, they’ll be older and you’ll be putting them in college.”
Tourette Syndrome in Dad Creates Great Parenting Challenges
How to break the news to my son that Tourette syndrome is hereditary and that if he doesn’t have it, his kids probably will? He’ll resent me.
Waterskiing Bonds Generations of Dads, Sons
For the first time in my life, I was able to do something that was athletically better than any of my peers … thanks to my father.
Lessons Moms Learned from Their Dads, Part 2
Lessons Moms Learned: What was the greatest lesson their dads taught them that they apply to raising their own children.