Category Archives: Resources
Nurturing the Inner Light?
What value might there be in taking a more tender, gentler approach with our children? What are the underlining philosophies behind why we parent the way we do?
In this insightful article, we consider the angle through which we view children and how we respond accordingly. Continue reading
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Tagged campfire, character development, children, discipline, fatherhood, gentle parenting, Parenting
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Parenting Siblings
Strategies for helping your children get along Continue reading
Posted in Parenting Strategies, Resources
Tagged behavior, fatherhood, Parenting, parenting resources, Parenting Strategies, siblings
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No Excuses Parenting?
Strategies for using consequences with your children Continue reading
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Tagged behavior, consequences, fatherhood, Parenting, parenting resources, Parenting Strategies
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We Need To Talk…
Strategies for having difficult conversations with your children Continue reading
The Anguish Beneath
What do you do when the pain you try to keep hidden threatens to break through to the surface? Suffering is a very real part of life, and we do know one (especially ourselves) any favors by pretending otherwise. The interconnectivity of joy and suffering as well as a practical step I have taken to face my own suffering are explored in this article. Continue reading
Posted in Articles on Fatherhood, Health
Tagged joy and suffering, Mental health, pain, suffering, suicide, suicide prevention, therapy
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We Took A Trip
Rock brain and Flexible thinking are examined in this article all about how to make good decisions even in the mist of many stressors. Continue reading
Why We Need Others
Many can relate to the desire to “go it alone.” We want to succeed by ourselves on our own merits, but is this even possible? If it is possible, is it for the best? I am learning the slow way that life really is better together. Continue reading
The Jealousy of Good Things
Do you ever struggle with jealousy? Sometimes our feelings of inadequacy lead us to become jealous of what others can contribute to the world. Let us not forget the value of a life of love well-lived. Let us learn to love ourselves as we love others. Continue reading
Mister Rogers Got It
What can we learn from Mr. Rogers? We can learn a lot. Not the least of which, we can learn to focus on the good and give up a drive for perfectionism. Continue reading
Posted in Articles on Fatherhood, Health, Uncategorized
Tagged fatherhood, Fred Rogers, Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, Parenting, Perfectionism, strength-based
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Raising Up Dads 