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Awkward Reflections of Self in Child Require Understanding, Acceptance

June 8, 2020 by Michael Jenks

What am I doing wrong to socialize him? Am I unwittingly damaging him through my awkward parenting style and personal deficiencies?

Filed Under: relationships Tagged With: Anchorage Dads Group, growing up, introvert, playgrounds, social life, sons, toddlers

Angels Play on Sandy Ground Dedicated to School Shooting Victimes

August 7, 2018 by Niel Vuolo

The playground was filled with kids running, swinging and laughing. The kind of joy that was snuffed out almost six years ago.

Filed Under: entertainment, NYC Tagged With: aquariums, play, playgrounds, safety, school shooting

Playground Dads Deserve Understanding, Respect — not Suspicion

May 7, 2018 by Guest Contributor

Playground dads encounter frequent reminders of how much gender roles and stereotypes about men and dads are entrenched in society.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality Tagged With: gender roles, playdates, playgrounds, stay-at-home parents, Twin Cities Dads Group

Isolation of At-Home Parenting Amplified When You’re a Dad

April 24, 2017 by David Kepley

Has the pendulum swung so far on women’s equality that they cannot remember or relate to what it’s like to experience this isolation?

Filed Under: at-home parenting, gender / sexuality Tagged With: friendship, humor, playgrounds

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‘Mother Huddle’ Makes Friendship Hard for At-Home Dad, Child

March 22, 2017 by Guest Contributor

What happens socially to a child if the mother huddle congregating at the local playground or coffee shop excludes a stay-at-home dad?

Filed Under: at-home parenting, gender / sexuality Tagged With: friendship, gender roles, moms, play, playdates, playgrounds

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Playground Adventure Promises a Thrill-Seeking Future

February 28, 2017 by Chris McKee

In my head, the entire population of the playground stopped what they were doing, gasped aloud and collectively called out: “The big kid slide?!?!”

Filed Under: NYC, relationships Tagged With: growing up, humor, play, playgrounds

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