The Many Special Moms in My Life
What makes the moms in my life special is that they empower, they empathize, they embrace, they enjoy, they inspire, they protect, they encourage, they sacrifice. They are. The post The Many Special...
View Article7 Archenemies of Parents Everywhere
Parents are superheroes, so consider this your dossier on the biggest villains in the fight against parenthood. Beware -- they can get ugly, but be strong, parents. Be strong. The post 7 Archenemies of...
View ArticleHow to Succeed at the Business of Being a Working Dad
Behson does not lecture at you. He weaves personal anecdotes with those of other dads, research and worksheets that truly illuminate the challenges and resources of being a working dad. The post How to...
View Article50 Ways to Kill Time During Flight Delays
I give you: 50 things you can do with kids, or on your own, when your flight is delayed. The post 50 Ways to Kill Time During Flight Delays appeared first on City Dads Group.
View ArticleDad Says So Long to Summer
I like to think of summer as a relative that comes to visit. She delights you with stories and adventures and you can’t believe how much fun you are having – until you realize that it is about to end....
View Article9 Reasons He’s an Ungrateful Dad This Year
If these are the worst problems that I have, then I am probably doing pretty well. The post 9 Reasons He’s an Ungrateful Dad This Year appeared first on City Dads Group.
View ArticleOn the Ground My Enslaved Ancestors Worked
There is a rich tale in this country of racism, discrimination, and denigration. But if you look close enough you will also see a tale of resilience and self-worth, of acceptance and respect, of...
View ArticleRemember Childhood Through the Little Things
I want to remember the nights I held you and ran the vacuum to get you to sleep and the look on your face when the ice cream truck’s music became audible. The post Remember Childhood Through the Little...
View ArticlePrepare Dogs for Baby Coming into Their Lives
We talk to 'Good Dog, Happy Baby' author Michael Wombacher about teaching parents how to prepare their dogs for a baby coming into their lives. The post Prepare Dogs for Baby Coming into Their Lives...
View ArticleKids: Don’t Poop in the Pool
There is a certain convenience to having a community pool. However, the No. 1 rule of community pool life -- never, ever poop in the pool. The post Kids: Don’t Poop in the Pool appeared first on City...
View ArticleNavigating Fatherhood
Navigating fatherhood means you'd be fool to think that you know every twist, bump and dead end in the road of parenting ahead. The post Navigating Fatherhood appeared first on City Dads Group.
View ArticleSanta: He Sees You When You’re Speeding …
Just because Santa flies around the world in one night doesn't mean you can break the speed limit to get to a Polar Express-themed train ride. The post Santa: He Sees You When You’re Speeding …...
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Melody Ellison: American Girl Enters the Civil Rights Movement
History has a song and sometimes it takes awhile for us to recognize its Melody. I’ve mentioned before that my mother integrated a school, and how I had the opportunity to visit the land that my...
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Part-Time At-Home Dad Feels Full-Time Regrets, Blessings
(Photo: Creed Anthony) The whistling I hear breaks my daydreams and delusions of possibility. The whistling is a personification of the years passing me by – the proverbial winds of change. My babies...
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Trees Witness the Growth, Wonder of a Child Through the Years
(Photo: Creed Anthony) I doubt the trees know what I am thinking, and I doubt they would care, but they are witnesses to the growth that is occurring. Their fallen limbs have been props to the games...
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Helping with Math Homework Benefits Parent as Well as Student
Math was not this dad’s strong subject in school, but helping his child with her math is his job today. I have been doing a lot of math homework lately. With my daughter moving into the first grade,...
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Santa’s Tips to Help Moms, Dads Make the Nice List
This author, right, has the scoop right from the source. (Contributed photo) Santa and I are tight. He once warned me to slow down because I was carrying precious cargo. He also gave me a few goofy...
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Other Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Everyone Should Know
Martin Luther King Jr. memorial statue in Washington, D.C. (Photo: zachstern on Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND) The ideas of peace, love, hard work and understanding are core elements of the legacy of Dr....
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Driving Down Road of Fatherhood Even When You Don’t Have Confidence
I recently watched an episode of the sitcom How I Met Your Mother where one of the male leads who had recently became a first-time dad has a conversation with his father, using some sort of metaphor...
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Encourage Your Child’s Imagination with Dirty Outdoor Play
DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored by Clorox®. Imagination knows no bounds. You give a kid a box, and the possibilities are endless. You give a child a toy, and you’ve just put their imagination in...
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