Now that my first-born is going to college, passed his 18th birthday milestone, and I’ve been a dad for nearly two decades, it’s time with this Father’s Day to reflect on some highs and lows of my dad-journey! Without a […]
A Father’s Day Challenge
As we head into Father’s Day weekend, I’d like to challenge you as a dad with something my wife and I were discussing last night. How is your emotional relationship with each of your children? Huh?! I had to give […]
[FROM THE EDITOR] And here we are again at Father’s Day
We’ve nearly arrived at Father’s Day. It’s just a week away now, not that anyone will give you the opportunity to miss that point. Every store has Father’s Day specials. Commercials and direct mail remind us of it, too. I’m […]
2012 Father’s Day Gift Guide
I have the greatest Father’s Days gifts come from here over the years. My wife and kids always make me feel especially loved and appreciated with these unique finds, which is impressive given that they make me feel that on […]
Celebrate Like There’s No Tomorrow
This Father’s Day, if you’re lucky enough to have a father (or stepfather, father-in-law, or another father figure) in your life, celebrate like there’s no tomorrow. There may not be, as some of us have learned through first-hand experience. We […]
2011 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is almost upon us, but it will not be complete until we’ve put together the annual Father’s Day Gift Guide from THE FATHER LIFE. Of course, many of the recommendations from the past still apply, so you can […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] Father’s Day 2010
Father’s Day for me is now a melancholy experience. I certainly appreciate the attention that I get from my two boys and my wife. My younger son tends to make an artistic gift for me, since he’s the artist of […]
[THE NEIGHBOR’S WIFE] Father’s Day List: An outdoor destination and gift list
Read on to find both Father’s Day ideas from a female perspective and a Great Outdoors Month destination list. June is national Great Outdoors Month, so why not get something for yourself for Father’s Day that will enable you to […]
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Great Books for Father’s Day
With Father’s day around the corner, I had the opportunity to review these three titles from Chronicle Books for the upcoming holiday: Handy Dad by Todd Davis, Dear Dad ed. by Geoff Blackwell and Memento by Michael McQueen. Each title […]
2010 Father's Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day 2010 is nearly here, and like most Father’s Days past, I don’t want any gifts for Father’s Day. The heart-felt expressions from my kids (usually expressed in unique construction paper works of art) are really the best gifts […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] Memories Are Made of This
This is article is part of a series of daily articles celebrating Father’s Day 2009. You can find the rest of the articles at: http://thefatherlife.com/category/fathers-day-2009. I am quite happy to write this column from the vantage point of some distance […]
[FATHER’S DAY 09] You Remind Me So Much of My Daddy
This is article is part of a series of daily articles celebrating Father’s Day 2009. You can find the rest of the articles at: http://thefatherlife.com/category/fathers-day-2009. I have been a Dad now for nine years. First Austin, then about six years […]
[FATHER’S DAY 09] What Matters Most
This is article is part of a series of daily articles celebrating Father’s Day 2009. You can find the rest of the articles at: http://thefatherlife.com/category/fathers-day-2009. I was recently interviewed by DETAILS Magazine about Father’s Day and Fatherhood. One of the […]
[FATHER’S DAY 09] The Seven Traits of a Great Dad
This is article is part of a series of daily articles celebrating Father’s Day 2009. You can find the rest of the articles at: http://thefatherlife.com/category/fathers-day-2009. The month of June ushers in a time of recognition where many families around the […]