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Making time to bond with each of our children in our blended, mixed family takes intentionality. Most of the time it's not convenient! Here are 5 ways to bond with your kids.
Boundaries serve to protect what’s valuable to us and also tell others how we want to be treated. A fence could save us from abuse, provide peace of mind, and give us a sense of security. Fences are good! But recently, during my trip to Uganda, I had a negative experience with a fence. It was bad and I wanted that fence to be completely gone.
No other fatherly task intimidates me more than doing my girl’s hair. I’m a decent cook, teacher, bedtime storyteller, and card gamer. I’m even good at giving my girls pedicures and manicures. But doing my girl’s hair is my kryptonite.
Kobe was more than a legendary basketball player in my opinion. He was also a husband and a father of four girls. I’m a father too, and of not one, but of two beautiful princesses that I totally adore.
It’s comforting to know that cooking is not a requirement for fatherhood. It’s ok if you are not an iron chef who can throw down in the kitchen. It’s ok dude, you still get to keep your man card.
I grew up like most men hearing the phrases, “man up” and “toughen up” because real men don’t cry, show emotions or any form of weakness. But unfortunately, these types of ideologies have encouraged young boys and men to bottle up their feelings to their own demise.