DAD: What Fatherhood Means

Fatherhood is a wonderful adventure.  Embrace it! (Image: ##http://www.photoxpress.com/stock-photos/shadow/young/man/1582780##Pavel Losevsky##)

Fatherhood is a wonderful adventure. You will never regret embracing it! (Image: Pavel Losevsky)

Just like Mom, Dad has a day all to himself. That day is Sunday, yep Father’s Day is here again. To be honest, I debated doing a Fathers Day post. Not because I feel it doesn’t deserve special attention, but rather because, as a father, it seems a little self serving. Finally, because I am a father, I decided to do something a little different. Let’s just say that this isn’t going to be about making a Fathers Day gift. There are plenty of

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What Is The Right Family Size

So times have changed, but does the family need to?  Maybe, maybe not. (Image: ##http://www.flickr.com/photos/49024304@N00/3770083244/##anyjazz65##)

So times have changed, but does the family need to? Maybe, maybe not. From the looks on the faces though this may not be the best family to ask. (Image: anyjazz65)

So, what size is your family?  Yeah, I know, that is being a little forward isn’t it.  It is a topic that comes up in our house every now and then though.  Currently we have three kids.  We are currently in the process of adopting our fourth.  Hopefully she will be home with us by the end of the summer.  I remember getting comments from

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Parenting Should be a Group Sport

It is hard to play a group sport without a team. Parenting is similar.  (Image: ##http://www.photoxpress.com/stock-photos/red/black/orange/4439124##Saskia Massink##)

It is hard to play a group sport without a team. Parenting is similar. (Image: Saskia Massink)

Have you ever considered parenting as a group sport? Maybe you should! I am convinced that this parents vs. kids mentality we have in our current culture is not exactly how it was intended to be. Let’s look at this in a little more detail. We will start with a short jaunt through history.

Many, many moons ago families were identified by clans. This meant that you, your siblings, your cousins, and on down the line lived in relativity close proximity

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