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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 | 7 comments | Continued
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Depression Sucks - One Dad Shares his Story

Depression sucks. It sucks the life out of a person. Going untreated it can affect not only you but also those you care about the most. Your family and friends may not know what it is about you that makes you the way you are unless you tell them. Most people who have depression never seek help and go through life with a black hole in the pit of their soul.

17Sep2008 | Jeremy | 13 comments | Continued
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Do You Role Model Integrity for Your Kids?

Integrity is generally defined as adhering to a specific moral code or set of values. A person with integrity is someone you can trust and rely upon to do what is right, even if it’s not popular. As a parent, I believe my words and actions mean something to my kids - they watch and learn from my example, so acting with integrity is critical if I want them to grow into responsible and trustworthy individuals.

3Sep2008 | Jeremy | 9 comments | Continued
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Make Time for Yourself - Know When to Tap Out

I’m exhausted after a long day at work. All I want to do is go home and relax. As a parent, though, my day is not done when work is over. Parenting is my second full-time job. It’s challenging to maintain a balanced life with so many competing priorities at work and home. Every once in a while, I need a break from things to recharge my batteries and find that balance.

27Aug2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | Continued
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How Superman Made Me a Better Father

To many, it might seem odd for a guy in his mid-thirties to be such a huge fan of Superman. If I worked in the comic book industry, or if I was a serious collector it would make more sense - but I am neither. In fact, I wasn’t even interested in The Man of Steel until a few years ago when I first moved to Chicago.

20Aug2008 | Jeremy | 8 comments | Continued
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Do I Make My Kids’ World Bigger or Smaller?

When I was growing up, I was always the daredevil of the neighborhood. I had no fear. I was also slightly accident prone, which didn’t mix well with my willingness to constantly step out on the edge. I had several hundred stitches and multiple broken bones by the time I was 10 years old.

17Aug2008 | Jeremy | 15 comments | Continued
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Spotlight on Dads - Bill Heaton

This week’s spotlight shines on Bill Heaton from Bill and Jill. Bill and I share several things in common - it’s uncanny really, just how many coincidences and connections there are. We’re neighbors on Alltop.com, and we’re “neighbors” in real life too (only live about 20 minutes apart). The really ironic thing is that Bill (and Jill) actually live in a house built by one of my ancestors over 100 years ago.

2Aug2008 | Jeremy | 1 comment | Continued
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Voting Time - The Look Photo Contest for Parents

The entries are in and now we get to see which parent has the best “Look” that will stop kids cold in their tracks. In the contest announcement, I said I was looking for the “sensei with the eyes of steel; the master of optical discipline; the parent with the most intimidating look on the planet.” Time to VOTE!

1Aug2008 | Jeremy | 89 comments | Continued
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Discovering Dad Blog Carnival - August 2008

The Discovering Dad Blog Carnival is a monthly carnival that includes fun and informative posts about unique experiences, perspectives and challenges of being a dad. It also includes posts that talk about the impact of dads on the lives of children, spouses and family members, as well as some general parenting posts of interest.

31Jul2008 | Jeremy | 3 comments | Continued
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Standing Firm - Cutting: One Dad’s Story of Intervention

It was late in 2006 that we began seeing some odd behavior. My daughter, then in middle school, began to complain of aches and pains at strategic times, usually in transit to school. Her grades began to slip, and we would receive repeated reports from her teachers about missed assignments.

28Jul2008 | Jeremy | 13 comments | Continued
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The Look - A Photo Contest for Parents

There is a tactic used by parents that has existed since the dawn of time.  For those who have perfected it, one might call it a super power of sorts, capable of stopping kids cold in their tracks.  It’s one of those skills that strikes fear in the hearts of little ones gone astray, yet [...]

27Jul2008 | Jeremy | 19 comments | Continued
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Do It Because I Said So!

As parents, we always want what’s best for our children. One of those things is to protect them at all costs. We will make imperative statements to them on a routine basis and not necessarily explain why we are making them.

23Jul2008 | Jeremy | 13 comments | Continued
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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 situation [...]

14Jul2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | Continued
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Three Kids in the Summertime - Dealing with Sleep Deprivation

I am blessed to have three wonderful children. Each of my kids have a unique set of gifts and challenges, and it makes life interesting trying to juggle the many competing priorities associated with caring for them.
My oldest, Chani, is 14-years-old. She likes to stay up late and sleep in until noon. [...]

10Jul2008 | Jeremy | 28 comments | Continued
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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 works [...]

4Jul2008 | Jeremy | 24 comments | Continued
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