Preserving the Spirit of Your Son
There has to be a better way to preserve the spirit of your son. It may require extraordinary and...
Why Bullies Bully
Why do boys harass and intimidate each other this way? Angela Phillips explained it like this: “The...
Bullying Lessons Taught By Violence in the Media
Another key factor is the prevalence of violence in the media, which has taught kids the wrong way...
Advice For Parents of Wounded Spirits
Let me offer some advice now to mothers and fathers of wounded spirits about what you can do to prevent...
Understanding “Fatherneed”
Behavioral scientists have only recently begun to understand how critical fathers are to the healthy...
Two Critical Periods for Boys
A father holds awesome power in the lives of his children, for good or ill. Families have understood...
Single Moms and Sons
As I have been writing the words of this chapter, my thoughts have turned repeatedly to the single...
Q&A – Do Kids Bounce Back Quickly from Divorce?
Question: I know that divorce is tough on kids when it happens. But what are the long-term implications...
Q&A – Is the Case for Fatherhood Universally Accepted?
Question: Anyone who knows anything about boys can see that they need warm and loving relationships...
A Good Family Man in Today’s World
Let’s look more closely at what constitutes “a good family man” in today’s...
Fathers Teaching by Example
It is difficult to summarize the subtleties and complexities of the human personality, and they were...
Releasing Your Child
No matter how much you prepare, letting go is never easy. The late Erma Bombeck likened the parenting...