Category Archives: Articles on Fatherhood

The Wrinkled Paper Exercise

Posted on April 30, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

The Wrinkled Paper Exercise The Exercise Take two new, unblemished sheets of paper. They should be completely clean of any marks, folds, tears, etc. Now, take one sheet of paper and crumble it up. Fold it over itself multiple times, … Continue reading →

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A Grieving Hope

Posted on February 23, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

There is perhaps a thread of grief and mourning running through everyone’s life. This grief can lead us to hope, but it can also break us. Learning to recognize and acknowledge grief is necessary for a healthy life. Continue reading →

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A Winter’s Fast

Posted on February 17, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

Everyone experiences anger. Anger ignored or left to its on device will result in harmful behavior both inwardly and outwardly. It is important to have a plan for dealing with anger. Continue reading →

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Middle Childhood: The Feeling of Never Being Enough

Posted on January 26, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

Middle childhood rarely gets the attention it needs. Learn about the importance of middle childhood and how you as parents can help create a safe-haven for your children throughout their childhood. Continue reading →

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Teaching Our Children to Stop and Think

Posted on January 12, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

Intelligence is made up of at least two key components: information processing and information application. In middle childhood, it is important for parents to understand these components of intelligence and how they apply to their parenting. Continue reading →

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Whose Hand Did You Shake?

Posted on December 20, 2017 by raisingupdadsjp

A handshake is a small gesture that communicates value. Let us live our lives out of a foundation of love rather than fear. Let us acknowledge one another, even when we do not agree with one another. Let us reflect Christ in some small way to every person we meet on this journey of life. Continue reading →

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Me. You. Us.

Posted on December 8, 2017 by raisingupdadsjp

We all exist in the world. We all affect one another. This reality cannot be avoided. The question is, how do we attempt to live, knowing we live in a populated world. Do we live in isolation, in unhealthy community, in semi-healthy community, or in healthy community? How do each of these look, and how can we work toward healthier community? Continue reading →

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On Doing the Right Thing

Posted on November 17, 2017 by raisingupdadsjp

Doing the right thing sounds simple enough in concept, but it is quite difficult in practice. Is it even worth the effort? Continue reading →

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More Than Self-Determination

Posted on October 25, 2017 by raisingupdadsjp

Can one person make a difference in the life of someone who has experienced trauma? Yes, and it is surprising how much so. You can be that one person for someone else. Continue reading →

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