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FOUR FATHERS’ DAY FOR THE CYCLE

Four fathers in one family sounds like a lot? No, it’s just enough. This is the first time it’s happened and I can tell you it feels like a different Father’s Day.

FAMILY PROTECTION ADVICE FROM A DADDY

Family protection comes down to two things: Threat, and perceived threat. Both trigger a need. Let’s start with threat:

LIFE REWIND? HOW DOES THAT WORK

For a life rewind, the big question is how far to rewind? Let’s agree to one thing: not as far as the picture here. That’s too far. But how far is far enough?

KID PROMISES MADE, KID PROMISES KEPT

Kid promises are what expecting parents make, what new parents make. Then baby shows up and everyone makes new promises. If you are a parent, what kind of promises did you make to yourself. Were they the same ones you told your parenting partner?

DEFECTIVE OFFSPRING PRAISE SHOW OFF DADDIES

There is a family of defective offspring that keeps growing. Not all are blood related, but more intent related. They want what daddy wants. Or mommy. But mostly daddy. Why daddy?

DAD POWER: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SUPER

Dad power comes from men who know the secret of being a dad. It begins in denial. “I’ll never have kids, I’ve got enough problems.” Then curiosity. “I’d be a better dad than anyone I know.” The final straw? “I think my girlfriend would be a great mom.” That’s it. That’s the entire post. But […]

FATHER’S DAY REMINDER: WHO’S YOUR DADDY?

  When my kids were young we played a game of ‘Who’s Your Daddy’ one Father’s Day.   It started and ended with one question: “Who would you rather have as a dad than me?”   I had their answers all planned out. Of course they’d favor me?   Instead of a simple “You” as […]

A BOOMER DADDY TALK FOR ADRIAN PETERSON

A Walk In The Woods Full Of Switches. My name is David and I’m a father  Adrian Peterson is a father also. Me and Adrian. He’s got sons, I’ve got sons. After that we’re not much alike as parents, and the news on Peterson gets worse. First he’s up on charges for caning a four year […]