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I Wish I Had Told You That I Celebrate My Son
We must do our best by our sons, whatever therapy that might entail. — The author has chosen to remain anonymous We met at a blogging conference. I was explaining that I wanted to write full time....
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Homer’s Fatherless Society: An Ancient Warning for a Modern Problem
Jonathan Delavan takes an old story and issues a call to the fatherless wherever they may be. ___ We all know the story of Odysseus’ epic journey back home, but how did his absence affect his son? Or...
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My Mental Illness Is Not My Son’s Cross To Bear
Embed from Getty Images When she became unable to endure a simple shopping trip without an anxiety attack her toddler became part of her escape team. — I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety since...
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By the Time of My Third Divorce I Wanted to Kill Myself
I’m gonna be real and raw with you in this article. If you’re going through divorce this will help you, BUT ONLY if you choose to take action. Two years ago, I wanted to jump off the balcony of my...
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Life, Death, and Writing after Divorce
He found new life and connection where most men would throw in the towel. — I died a little the moment my wife told me over dinner she wasn’t sure she loved me anymore. The world kept spinning. Life...
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8 Things You Must NEVER Do When Raising Boys
You may think you have this parenting thing wired, but if you’re raising boys, you may be making some of these critical mistakes. – Even the most well-intentioned parents sometimes make mistakes in...
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Enabling a Culture of Entitled Men Starts with the Boys
Embed from Getty Images A little boy, maybe 4 or 5 years old, walked into a restaurant at 2:00 p.m., followed by his frazzled mother. I was the only customer remaining in that restaurant. My...
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What is Childhood For?
Embed from Getty Images — Picture in your mind a boy, a little boy, say seven or eight years old. He can be any color, any race, from any culture. Ask yourself the question, what does this boy need?...
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It’s Okay for Boys to Cry
Embed from Getty Images — Recently, Vanity Fair, an entertainment magazine that specializes in showing Hollywood A-listers in glossy fashion, showcased the actor/director team of Michael B. Jordan and...
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5 Steps to Supporting Your Son After He Comes Out of the Closet
RSVP to join weekly calls on Conscious Intersectionality One mother’s story of unconditional love and support for her gay son, coming out and going forward. — My son is gay. I am not sure I have ever...
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My Son Wants To Make Money. My Daughter Wants To Marry a Rich Prince. Here’s...
Getty Images Parenting is hard. Especially when you realize you may be reinforcing those stereotypes you don’t believe in. — I was reading an article in the New York Times titled “The Wage Gap Starts...
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7 Memes That Will Change The Way You Think About Raising Boys
Toward the Stars/Unknown – Time to challenge the old stereotypes about manhood! – 1. We Need To Teach Boys That Being “A Girl” Is Not An Insult. Facebook, Toward the Stars 2. All Boys Are “All Boy”...
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Look, Simba. Everything the Light Touches is our Kingdom…
As fathers to sons, it is our responsibility to show our sons what is possible. It is our responsibility to consistently teach and equip our sons to face any challenge or adversity with character,...
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Ten Things I’ve Learned From Raising Boys
Joanna Schroeder loves being a mom of boys, but admits that there are a few things about them that have surprised her. —- 1. No matter how gender-neutral you may try to be with the toys you give them,...
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The Zoo From My View in a Wheelchair: Grateful I Raised My Son to Be a Good Man
— My daughter-in-law and son are precision planners. He is a professional project manager. She is the most organized stay-at-home mother I have ever known and was previously a business owner-operator....
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My Son Wants to Wear a Dress
Gay superdad Jerry Mahoney isn’t sure what to say when his toddler son wants to wear a dress. Originally appeared at MommyMan: Adventures of a Gay Superdad If you’re wondering whether gay parents are...
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Why I am Raising My Son with an Open Mind and You Should, Too
Embed from Getty Images — My Son was about three when he picked up Freya’s pink pram and wanted it for himself. I remember that my initial thought was to take it off him because boys don’t do that;...
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Your Dad Is In Jail. You Are Not Alone.
Veronica Grace: “We can’t easily change the reality that children face when their parent is in jail, but we can talk about this more openly.” —- I grew up with invisible friends. I know, you think...
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How To Protect the World From Our Sons
— My friends with daughters are terrified for their future. They watched this past year as a man accused of sexual assault was confirmed to the Supreme Court. They saw the bravery of his accuser mocked...
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The Importance of Mother-Son Dates
My two sons are the best of friends. They get along well, most of the time. But they also have very different personalities. As they grow up, those differences are becoming increasingly clear. They’re...
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