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The Hardest Decision I’ve Made
The hardest decision I have ever made was walking away from a career I had spent decades building—at what many would call the very top of my game. For years, I was a college professor and department chair in the medical sciences. I had the titles, the respect, the security. I was trusted with students’…
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Big News Coming…
Something Big Is Coming to Midlife Fatherhood Every now and then, life gives you a moment where you can feel the ground shifting—in a good way. That’s where we are right now with Midlife Fatherhood. Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on something exciting… something new… something that feels like the next natural step for…
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Tonight, a glimpse…
It’s 2 a.m. here, and I cannot sleep. Perhaps it is due to not acclimating to the recent time change…perhaps it’s just because there is so much going on in my mind that I cannot quiet it. I was late getting home to supper tonight because I had to run errands. Consequently, the boys had…
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Bonecrusher’s Art
So, it has been a while since I’ve last posted. My middle son, Bonecrusher*, who is sitting here with me is insisting that I address him as Bonecrusher, my GOOD middle son…LOL… recently turned 6 years old and has just finished kindergarten. He loves writing and creating art. He says he wants to be an…
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Rethinking Gender Roles in Parenting
Let’s break this mold. Let’s expand our ideas regarding parenting. As a father of three young boys–Spider-Man*, Bonecrusher*, and A-Bomb*, ages 8 months to 6 years, I’ve had my fair share of diaper blowouts, screaming meltdowns, and playtime adventures. And let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride! But amidst all the chaos and…
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Mysteries: A Passion to Share With My Sons
I’ve always loved a good mystery. Even as a small child, I have read mysteries and thrillers. As a father who stepped onto the parenting stage in my 40s, I’ve found solace and excitement in the quiet, yet thrilling world of traditional mysteries. Among all the authors and detectives, one name stands as a beacon…
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Cultivating Leadership: What We Want Our Sons to Know
As fathers of young children, we are not just nurturing children; we are shaping future leaders. This responsibility brings us to the pivotal question: What makes a good leader? In addressing this, we hope to guide our kids towards embodying these essential qualities. [Please note that I am a father of three young sons. I…
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Fostering Love in Family
Childhood Memories: The Foundation of Fostering Love in Family For me, the place where I felt love as a child growing up was home. Each day was a new lesson in compassion and understanding. My parents’ gentle guidance and my grandparents’ age-old wisdom and attention taught me the true essence of familial love. This foundational…
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Escaping the hustle with family…and coffee
What is my ideal week? Hmm…. The Great Escape Imagine a week where the buzz of notifications doesn’t dictate your every move. A week where you’re surrounded only by the laughter and stories of your loved ones. (Of course, for me, that would also mean that Spider-Man* and Bonecrusher* would never argue…) That’s my ideal…
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A Journey of Anticipation: Visiting a Fetal Medicine Specialist as an Expectant Father
Becoming a parent is a transformative experience that is filled with joy, excitement, and (at MY age) more than a touch of anxiety. As an expectant father, the journey from the moment you hear the heartbeat for the first time to holding your newborn in your arms is an incredible one. One aspect of becoming…