As parents, one of the most challenging balances that we often have to strike is finding that harmonic convergence between imposing limitations while also instilling confidence. It’s the battle we’re fighting right now in our house in trying to get our 5 year-old to break out of some of her little-kid comforts and push herself … More LaVar Ball Might Just Be The Prototype for Black Fatherhood…
Contributed content by Brian “B-Pack” Packer Being a long-distance dad (LDD) sucks. Don’t get me wrong, being a dad is amazing. It’s the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. However, when your kid lives in another city, it just sucks. Why? Because you’re not there, you miss the little moments, the everyday things … More Contributor Post: 5 Ways to Make Being a Long-Distance Dad Not Suck
Like many African American men of a certain age, I grew up in a home headed by a single mother. While my father was no stranger to me, he was decidedly absent for my brother and I for the majority of our lives. This isn’t an uncommon tale among black Gen Xers. We grew up … More Understanding the Historical Archetypes of Black Fatherhood
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