Marriage

Founding Fathers and Their Families

On July 4, 1776, the birth of a great nation was signified by the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Fourth of July has always been a favorite holiday for me. I remember anxiously anticipating fire works displays and patriotic parades, but most importantly I remember spending time together as a family celebrating life in the greatest country on Earth.

4Jul2009 | Jeremy | 0 comments | Continued

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Dads and Daughters – Make a Decision Already

I usually sprinkle my posts with apologies and disclaimers designed to absolve myself of horrible wrongdoings and complete obliteration of everything that can be remotely considered good parenting. But this time I actually know what I’m talking about. I make mistakes when parenting.

28Jun2009 | Jeremy | 17 comments | Continued

It’s Not Always About Us Guys

Just last week I learned a little more about being a good husband. I had just completed a DIY recessed lighting project for our family room and had scheduled a visit from the county inspector to sign it off. On the day the inspector was to drop in, my wife was visibly stressed out, hurriedly tidying up one room after another.

19Apr2009 | Jeremy | 4 comments | Continued

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The Pressure of Being a Good Husband and Dad

I’m almost thirty-seven. I’m a man, and I’m a husband and father. I find myself thinking very frequently what these things mean, not only in my own life but also in life in general. It makes me think about things like pressure, responsibility and duty.

5Apr2009 | Jeremy | 5 comments | Continued

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What Kind of Mom Did You Have?

I was overwhelmed with the amazing responses people shared about the article What Kind Of Dad Did You Have? So many people came forward, not just to comment, but to share real and personal experiences that they had with their own fathers.

9Oct2008 | Jeremy | 8 comments | Continued

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How Text Messaging Has Helped My Marriage

Over at LifeHacker there’s a poll asking readers if they use their cell phone for text messaging more than they do for talking. The debate about whether or not text messaging has its benefits is almost as heated as asking someone, “Which is better, Ford or Chevy?”

2Oct2008 | Jeremy | 5 comments | Continued

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Stolen Moments – Making Time to be a Couple

Early Thursday morning, while the house was dark and still, my wife and I very quietly slipped out the front door and drove away. My wife and I were engaged in theft: We were stealing time. The kids would never suspect a thing.

28Sep2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | Continued

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10 Ways to Pull Off the Perfect Disagreement

Are you the type of person who can argue and disagree with others? Or, do you let people walk all over you? There are many who avoid confrontation at all costs, while others are more than willing to jump in and argue away. Some are even uncomfortable disagreeing with their spouse, while others may have a problem challenging any type of authority.

25Sep2008 | Jeremy | 7 comments | Continued

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The Manival #15

Welcome to the 15th edition of The Manival – the weekly blog carnival for men. Each week a different man blogger hosts the carnival, and I’m honored for Discovering Dad to present this edition. Each carnival features articles about how men can be better husbands, fathers and men, in general.

12Aug2008 | Jeremy | 17 comments | Continued

Ask Discovering Dad – The Answers

Catherine asks “What would you do if one of your daughters came home pregnant before you felt she was ready, and how would you treat the guy?” Nothing like throwing me into the deep end of the pool right off the bat! Honestly, I don’t know what I’d do. It would depend on the [...]

14Jul2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | Continued

What Dads Really Think About Quality Time

This article is Part 5 of 5 (Series Finale) for the series What Dads Really Think – Moms Want to Know. Mishelle from Secret Agent Mama. wants to know what dads really think about Quality Time. Mishelle shares why she and other Moms want to know: Growing up, my Dad worked a lot–heck, he still [...]

4Jul2008 | Jeremy | 24 comments | Continued

What Dads Think About Moms Body After Babies

This article is Part 4 of 5 for the series What Dads Really Think – Moms Want to Know. Momo from Momo Fali’s. wants to know what dads really think about mom’s body after babies. Momo explains why she and other Moms want to know: It’s fairly well known that the more attractive you are, [...]

3Jul2008 | Jeremy | 44 comments | Continued

What Dads Really Think About Porn

This article is Part 3 of 5 for the series What Dads Really Think – Moms Want to Know. Shannon from Whiskey In My Sippy Cup. wants to know what dads really think about pornography. She elaborates why she and other Moms want to know: Does everyone have a nice, tall drink in front of [...]

2Jul2008 | Jeremy | 94 comments | Continued

What Dads Think About Flirting

This article is Part 2 of 5 for the series What Dads Really Think – Moms Want to Know. Edited Later: The original author of this question has requested to become anonymous; however, the answers are still relevant, so here you go: Jane wants to know what dads really think about flirting. She explains further [...]

1Jul2008 | Jeremy | 58 comments | Continued

What Dads Think About Honest Communication

This article is Part 1 of 5 for the series What Dads Really Think – Moms Want to Know. Ohmommy wants to know what dads really think about “honest communication, ‘talking’ or inner dialogue between couples.” She gives a good example here of why Moms want to know: “My love, does my butt look big?” [...]

30Jun2008 | Jeremy | 31 comments | Continued

What Dads Really Think – Moms Want to Know – New Series

This fun and exciting series is running on Discovering Dad now! Check the Recent Articles or Series sections to view the great topics being discussed. You can also Subscribe to My Feed or enter your e-mail address to get daily updates. Be sure to add your comments and engage in the dialogue! I recently published [...]

29Jun2008 | Jeremy | 19 comments | Continued