Category Fatherhood
For the Love of Fathers
A recent news story broke out about how the politically correct culture is killing the Father-Daughter Dance tradition at a public school in Staten Island, NY. A tradition that was designed to foster and encourage the engagement of fathers and daughter in an activity they can both share and enjoy, at a time when often the relationship […]
Talking to Your Teen About Relationship Pains
A little while ago, my wife and I had to have a talk with our oldest daughter about a painful moment. It’s not the kind of thing that you ever want to have to deal with as a parent. As a father, you never want to see your child in pain or hurt from a relationship. You […]
How Are You Preparing Your Daughters for the Workplace?
The recent reports of alleged sexual harrasment by producer and studio executive Harvey Weinstein has once again created a hurricane like fury over the treatment of women in the workplace. Sadly, it’s not something that happens once and goes away. Tragically, it is something that seems to get stirred up when one brave soul has […]
Did You Know That World Sickle Cell Day Was June 19th?
On Sunday, June 19, 2016, the world celebrated Father’s Day. It’s one of those days that can often become either really hyped or completely overlooked, depending on who you talk to. In fact, last year it seemed as though there was a total hijacking of the holiday as many chose to celebrate single mothers instead […]
Why You Should Not Forget Fathers on Father’s Day
This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. For some of you, this may actually be a shocker; not because of you being busy with life, but in all sincerity there seems to be little fanfare over the occasion in comparison to the level of fanfare that is given to mothers leading up to Mother’s Day. Whether […]
A Father’s Perspective On The New Barbie
It’s hard to believe that the Mattel image of beauty has lasted for so many years in the ever changing culture in which we live. Yet that image has had staying power in the midst of the introduction of space exploration, the introduction of fast food chains, technological advances, and even a changing political and […]
What Daddy Never Told Me
I’ve really had a great time over the last several weeks as I’ve gotten more comfortable on the social media platform Blab. It has allowed me to talk to many people on a number of different topics from legacy to racism. On tomorrow night’s Blab segment, I have the distinct honor and privilege of interviewing David […]
Take Care of What You Value
Life is never dull when you start having children. I’ve learned that over the time that I’ve had mine in greater degree than when I simply interacted with those that belonged to other parents. One thing you begin to realize about children is that they need to be taught to value things and that things […]
Help Your Children Think Critically About What They Watch
Throughout your child’s life are a plethora of opportunities to engage them and help them to grow. One of those moments comes in the area of thinking critically. Just recently I happened to have a conversation with one of my three young ones. It all started over a a comment that my oldest made in regards […]
