Tucked inside an old film camera, my son discovered an undeveloped roll of film. We processed the photographs my mother never had the chance to see... two years after she passed away.
My Mother’s Lost Photographs
The Super-Hero Power of Fatherhood
A special video that illustrates the value of fatherhood.
Kids Pushing Their Luck? Our Best Spoof-Holiday Gifts
Looking for great holiday gifts for the kids? Good for you! What about those requested items that go a little too far, when kids push their luck? Introducing our Spoof gifts for the holiday season!
The Father Apprentice Finds a Home: Familius Publishing
Familius Publishing will represent the publisher who brings The Father Apprentice to bookstores around the country.
Why “Sticks-and-Stones” is Equal if Not More Important
Efforts to reduce bullying are important, but resilience represents an equal priority. 'Sticks and stones,' in Kindergarten and elementary school, is more relevant than ever.
Preserving Sweet Memories: Your Child’s First Day of Kindergarten
Here's a special way to preserve special memories. Your child's first day at Kindergarten more than qualifies.
When it Comes to Pools, Don’t be a Paranoid Fool: Safeguards for Safety
Here are three rules to live by when you’re worried about kids and pools. The angst has to stop!
Why Two Dads are Better Than None
You don’t have to be gay to appreciate the value of two-parent households when you’re raised by a single/divorced mother. When President Obama gave his second Presidential Inauguration address in January of 2013, my jaw dropped when he mentioned his desire to secure marriage rights for gays. From my perspective, and a heterosexual one, it... Continue Reading →
The Lump that Turned into a Legacy
A parent’s obsession evolved into procrastination… which sadly outlasted her wonderful life, but not before her son followed through and finished a special work of art. My mother noticed a bulge on the side of a neighbor’s cherry tree. She assumed it represented a huge chunk of burl wood and one she hoped to procure... Continue Reading →
Article Published, The Good Men Project: Bullying & Resilience
A previous blog post was published as an article by The Good Men Project: Stop Bullying? Obviously, but Promote Resilience with Equal Vigor We invite our fans and readers to visit http://www.TheGoodMenProject.com to review and to find other terrific advice on fatherhood, relationships, etc.
Breaking ‘The Code’ and Sharing Gossip Between Genders: The Ultimate Party Foul
There’s a special place in hell for moms and dads that break, ‘the code,’ i.e. sharing gossip across gender lines. There’s a name for this kind of person, and that is… the Mole Rat.
Stop Bullying? Obviously, But Promote Resilience with Equal Vigor
Our society is focused on the negative effects of bullying, which should continue. Promoting resilience is equal in importance because… life is not fair.
When Your Child is the Same Age When Your Parents Separated, Pause and Reflect
Published by The Good Men Project, written by Kendall Smith, author of The Father Apprentice. It is the essence of being human – to reflect on our life, judge our long-term decision process and question where we are headed. Milestone years have a way of creeping up and displacing you temporarily when you least expect... Continue Reading →
The Fast and the Ferocious: Driving the Tesla S Model
The only thing I’ve experienced that compares, in speed and sophistication, is the Maserati Ghibli. But there is no comparison - The Tesla’s Model S is the bee’s knees. I saw him several times driving around town in his Tesla. He glided across our pothole-stricken roads with a perma-grin on his face when I waved... Continue Reading →
My Son’s First Smile
Connor The Barbarian, smiling... To the infant child, one recently born, there’s an interesting twist when it comes to how they perceive his/her father. He’s another guy in the room. Doctors come and go, nurses dispense advice, food and diapers but even if the dad is doing everything to help… he’s another guy in the... Continue Reading →
