Category Archives: Articles on Fatherhood
A Grieving Hope
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
A Winter’s Fast
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
Middle Childhood: The Feeling of Never Being Enough
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
Teaching Our Children to Stop and Think
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
Whose Hand Did You Shake?
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
On Doing the Right Thing
Doing the right thing sounds simple enough in concept, but it is quite difficult in practice. Is it even worth the effort? Continue reading
#You,too?
The hashtag #MeToo showed us just how prevalent sexual abuse is in our culture. As a man, what can you do to combat this injustice and fight against sexual abuse? Continue reading
More Than Self-Determination
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
Parenting Through Trauma
Trauma affects the majority of people. People who have experienced trauma should be aware of how trauma may effect their parenting. Their is no shame in having experienced trauma and likewise no shame in seeking help. Continue reading