Conversations and Stories on Fatherhood
Dad, maybe you’re lonely. Sure, you have friends and coworkers and others in your life. But, I know you can feel alone. You’re providing for your family. You’re trying to be the leader of your family. You’re putting on that good face. But, you feel alone. Here is what you need to know. Fatherhood can... Continue Reading →
Sitting across, the other day, from a new father-to-be, talking with him about what to experience in the near future. So much to share with him…From everything from the almost spiritual experience of holding his child for the first time, to not letting his past limit him from being a great dad, to doing anything... Continue Reading →
You are important, Dad! Stop believing the false-narrative that Mom is more important than you. You are equally and differently important in the raising of your kid. She provides something awesome that you can’t provide. But, listen to this, you provide something she can’t, as well. You rock, Dad! You are killing it! You make... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness depends on something happening. You get a gift from someone and you are happy. You get a promotion at work...you're happy. Your favorite sports team wins...happy. You get the idea. Joy is different, though. Joy is a deep down, almost spiritual thing. Joy does not depend... 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 →
Have you heard the story of Paco and his father? Legend has it that Paco and his dad had been estranged for what seemed like forever. They had not spoken for years and it did not look good for their relationship moving forward. One day, Paco's father had enough and decided that he would be... Continue Reading →
I'm boringly consistent. My friends and family reading this right now are nodding their heads and asking if I'm just understanding this or if I'm giving up on pretending that I'm not. It's ok, everybody. I've known and came to grips with this reality years ago. And, I like it. My wife is the opposite.... Continue Reading →
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