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Children are naturally empathetic, so it’s easy for parents to cross the line unintentionally into “parentification”: placing children in situations where they feel more like parents than children. This needs to be avoided at all costs.
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What I Wish My Father Talked to Me About, According to 13 Children
We all have things left unsaid. We asked a group of adults the subject they wish their fathers would bring up before it's too late.
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Take these notes to heart.
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If You Need to Command Your Family's Respect, You've Already Lost It
Regardless of how it was lost, respect can be hard to get back. Commanding it isn’t the answer.
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How to Say Goodbye to Your Kid
Every time I say goodbye to my kids, I make sure to tell them these four simple things.
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I'm Part Good Dad, Part Good Mom
My version of fathering doesn't fit neatly into the usual categories.
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How Catholic Dads Protect the Youngest Members of the Flock
In light of a Pittsburgh grand jury report which shined a light on hundreds of Catholic predator priests, involved Catholic dads may help protect kids and hold the church accountable.
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The Daily Ritual That Makes Me a Calmer, More Present Dad
It makes me a better father, husband, and all-around person.
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How Parental Attachment Affects the Way Everyone Loves, Works, and Votes
Peter Lovenheim, author of the new book 'The Attachment Effect', explains how the quality of our earliest attachment to our parents changes the way we engage in all our relationships.
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When My Kid Got in the Way of My Dream, I Gave Up My Dreams
All parents have to make some sacrifices for their kids. Mine was my ambition to make it big as a stand-up comedian.
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Alaska Brought My Son Back to Me
My son, on the cusp of becoming a teenager, was starting to slip away. So I planned a trip to Alaska that changed everything.
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This Dad Lost 100 Pounds to Keep Up with His Toddler
"I can’t even describe the high I got when my son would say stuff like, ‘Daddy! You look so different!’"
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Confessions of an Asshole Sports Dad
Am I making my kids run extra laps when they don't hustle? No. But I do want them to want to win.
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Dads Get Bored With Their Kids. That’s Okay. Here’s How to Cope.
It’s easy to feel bored with kids in the short term, but raising a healthy, emotionally stable child is a long-term investment.
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