Think about it. Pregnancy is awesome. You do your part and then BAM! A new life is formed. However, things start to get strange when pregnancy takes over your wife’s entire person. All of a sudden she is crying way more than normal. She can’t stand the smell of your completely normal food, and instead […]
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Recuperating after surgery, being between jobs and sheltering in place during an emergency are all examples of situations when a father might be spending more time than usual at home. In addition to catching up on household repairs, these sometimes-lengthy respites away from the workplace can be the perfect opportunity for dads to enjoy more
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A few days ago, my middle child and I spent the better part of two hours arguing about shoes. Yes, shoes. Being a bit tight fisted with the buck, I set a price limit for the shoes and told my daughter that anything above the top price would be her responsibility. In hindsight, the price
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In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic the world has seemingly spun into a panic. While I can’t recall ever having experienced a worldwide crisis of this magnitude, like most people, I’ve had my share of personal crises. Sometimes, I’ve handled crises well. At other times—not so much. One thing I’ve learned, though, that I
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A few weeks ago, my middle-school aged daughters challenged me to a little footrace through the neighborhood. Historically, I’ve “smoked” the girls during these sorts of races, showing no mercy in pursuit of the finish line. This time the outcome was far different. While I jumped out to a fast start, both girls quickly passed
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I can recall when my father was still a relatively young man, he had serious Popeye-like forearms. He was solidly put together, even though he had never completed any strength training in his life. He worked hard and was relatively strong, but as men age unwanted changes inevitably come to their bodies. The Effects of
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The term “dad bod” should not be considered a compliment if directed your way. At least, I wouldn’t take it that way. It is basically a slap in the face when you think about it. They are implying that you have gained unflattering weight but it’s okay because you are getting old. It’s the dreaded
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President Trump just declared the coronavirus outbreak a national emergency. No doubt you’ve been inundated with information about this pandemic that has traveled so rapidly around the globe. Perhaps you’re already prepared for it; but if you’re like most of us, you aren’t. Not only that, but there’s a good chance you’re not even sure
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This video went viral on social media. If you haven’t seen it yet, I suggest you take the time to watch it. Be prepared. You’ll feel the need to go clean your concealed carry within seconds of the video starting. It’s heartbreaking and gut-wrenching. In this project, Bark, a technology monitoring company for parents, sent
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Ask any seasoned marriage counselor why married couples fight, and, without much hesitation, they will probably rattle off infidelity, money and poor communication. Effective communication is an essential part of any healthy relationship because it allows each person’s needs to be heard, validated and acted upon. As a husband, father and role model in the
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