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Six Obstacles to Father Involvement
Fathering has a lot to offer a man. Fathers are happier and derive more meaning from everyday activities than men without children. But fatherhood can also be a…
Why Dads Leave: Insights & Resources for When Partners Become Parents…
On The Book, by Meryn Callander
"At last someone has come up with the courage to tackle one of the most insidious epidemics in American life. When men leave…
To School or To Educate?
As a parent to a nine-month-old, I never thought I would already be considering my child’s education. Before she was born, though, people…
Dancing Babies and World Peace
The magnificent blues guitarist Robert Lockwood, Jr., performed regularly not far from my childhood home. But the divides of race and radio kept me…
The Woman On the Cover Is Both Madonna and Whore
I've been radio silent for a while, mostly because I see and hear so many things that need addressing that I tend to get overwhelmed and not sure…
Gainful Unemployment, by Radical Homemaker Shannon Hayes
It was just getting dark the night of November 1st, 1999 as I locked my bike outside my Ithaca apartment, walked inside and learned from my roommate…
Rethinking the Nature of MOTHERHOOD
There’s a video making the rounds in cyberspace this week, I guess because Mother’s Day is cropping up, that was done to honor the roles…
Bonding, Self-Image and Culture
We all know that nurturing cooperative, creative, egalitarian individuals and societies is essential. The key that establishes this is turned very…
Babies Are Needy—Does That Bug You?
Should you maybe get a dog instead of a baby?
Caveat: You may not want to read this if you are mother feeling vulnerable. Although there is scientific and…
Get Ready for a Media Fast! Screen Free Week is April 30-May 6
What, When, Why and How is Screen-free Week?
What:
Screen-Free Week (formerly TV-Turnoff) is an annual…