Conversations and Stories on Fatherhood
You really don't want to be the hero. In so many ways, we have become a self-absorbed society full of image management and selfies. It's really exhausting seeing it day in and day out. At the same time, it is so easy for us to get sucked into the same mentality. In the face of... Continue Reading →
I regularly post fatherhood resources, inspirational quotes, humorous images and links to this page on the Thanks Pops! Facebook and Instagram pages. I'd love for you to join me there if you haven't already. Generally, the responses are very positive and can spark interesting discussions that, I hope, help other dads trying to live the... Continue Reading →
Of all the things you do as a dad, have you ever thought of the importance of not taking yourself too seriously? Your kids really do not care about the serious parts of your life. They don't care about your work relationships. They don't care about the economy. They don't care about politics or world... Continue Reading →
Dads, we are under great pressure. We are under great pressure to provide, love, mentor, protect and pretty much everything else. At the same time, we are portrayed as morons or clueless in advertisements. On top of that, so many in society view us as necessary for pregnancy (we learned this in health class, remember)... Continue Reading →
Digital marketing experts estimate that most Americans are exposed to around 4,000 to 10,000 ads each day. Each day! Do we even recognize how influenced we are by things that hit us day in and day out? 4,000 to 10,000! Each day! We are told what to buy. We are told what we absolutely need.... Continue Reading →
I've hit lightly on this topic in the past, but I am not the most talkative person. It's not that I'm awkwardly shy, I just am comfortable not filling a room with my voice. I've spent most of my career speaking, publicly, and can turn that part of me on when needed. I actually enjoy... Continue Reading →
This week marks a big shift for me. After a couple years away, I will once again be diving into the fatherhood game. Wednesday, I will be starting a new job that allows me to speak into the lives of young dads and men discovering they will soon be dads. I did this awhile back... Continue Reading →
So, every Tuesday I attempt to release a quality, short fatherhood read for you. Whether that is a quality read each week is still up in the air. I'm trying, though. I really am sharing my heart with you and hope that it inspires and/or makes you think about yourself as a father. The simple... Continue Reading →
Today marks two years since the passing of my dad. I miss him. A month ago was his birthday, so the last month, including today, I've been reminiscing about him and our relationship. I've been thinking about the last year or two of his life and the things that were said. My dad and I... Continue Reading →
Through years of working with young fathers, one of the things I consistently hear from them is, "I want my child's life to be better than mine." This isn't just about people that have experienced a bad childhood. This is universal. Fathers that define their dad as awesome. Fathers that define their dad as poor.... Continue Reading →
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