Sometimes The Example Sinks In
I began my day unexpectedly at the pediatrician’s office and ended it as planned at the allergist where my daughter was looking over my…
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Teenage Heartbreak: Essential Advice for Fathers
Teen breakups may feel temporary to us, but they’re deeply real to our kids. How we show up in those moments can either help them heal – or make the hurt last longer.
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Anton Titov
Sometimes you’ve got to pivot, then pivot again and after that, pivot a few more times. That’s a takeaway from the parenting and…
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Childcare Crises vs Parental Hypocrisy: Good Grief!
“Why can’t YOU just pick us up?” my daughter asked, annoyed. “I’ll wait. I did it last week.” “It’s too much to pick all of you up at…
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Skip Cherryholmes: Month 9 Of Lead Dad Life
What’s your best Lead Dad moment been? There is so much there w the holidays and you get to bask in the magic of the holidays…
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Are Attitudes Shifting towards Fathers at the Playground?
Dads are showing up at playgrounds more than ever – but that doesn’t always mean they feel welcome. Here’s how fathers can step forward, build community, and normalize being present with their kids.
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Including Dads in Essential Meetings
Many dads are stepping up at home—but schools and doctors still default to mom. Here’s how fathers can stay informed, speak up, and break outdated systems that leave them out.
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Need Planning Tips For A Weekend With Kids? Here You Go
A full weekend alone with the kids can feel overwhelming – but it’s also a chance to bond, have fun, and show that dads are just as capable as moms.
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One Key Lesson From Play-Doh Failure
A Christmas Eve suggestion became my guiding principle for the first week back to work and school. “Santa must have dropped it down the…
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Teaching Life Lessons in the Kitchen
The kitchen isn’t just for cooking – it’s a place where kids learn responsibility, creativity, and confidence. When children help prepare meals, they build life skills and memories that last far beyond dinnertime.
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5 Ways to Boost Your Kid’s Confidence
Confidence doesn’t always come naturally – but it can be built. Here’s how parents can help kids grow more self-assured by modeling resilience, embracing mistakes, and celebrating effort.
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Skip Cherryholmes: Month 5 Of Lead Dad Life
We actually took a week and went to Myrtle Beach, S.C. and went to Ocean Lakes Camping. It’s really, really nice. This is something that…
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