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Born to Serve: The Joy of Raising a Child Who Helps
My son is yet to turn four, but two traits have already become defining features of his little personality. First,…
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❤️ APPRECIATION, ATTENTION, AND THE ART OF LOVING A CHILD
Love means different things to different people, but to me, love for children is spelled A-P-P-R-E-C-I-A-T-I-O-N and A-T-T-E-N-T-I-O-N. I have…
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Tieri’s Worries, Perspectives, and Instructions: Worry Less. Grow More. Stand Upright. Trust the Process
Parenting, for me, has been the greatest classroom of life. Raising my son, Tieri, has been nothing short of transformation,…
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Parenting in Public: A Father’s Reflection on Boundaries, Belonging, and the Safety of Our Children From the New Americans Book Fair
The 4th edition of the New Americans Book Fair was held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Columbus Metropolitan…
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Beyond Ideology: How Parents Can Equip Children With Values, Vision, and Hope: Home & Abroad
“The Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomsoever He will.” (Daniel 4:17) I live…
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Against Cynicism: Hilda Baci’s Audacity in Her 20s and a Father’s Lesson in Hope
Scripture: “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may…
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When Tragedy Tests Fatherhood: Lessons from the Charlie Kirk Assassination and a Father’s Duty
These are sensitive times. The killing of Charlie Kirk is not merely a political headline; it is a searing indictment…
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Raising My Son at Sunrise: Teaching the Fruit of the Spirit the African Way
Every morning since my son turned two, I have taken on the sacred duty of preparing him for school. What…
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Facilitating the Science of School Safety in the Midst of Family Chaos: Priceless Lessons
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, I facilitated our Science of School Safety course. It was a landmark program attended by…
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How to Create Safe Spaces for Our Precious Children: Lessons from Observing My Son
I became a biological father at the age of 51. Today, our son is three, soon to be four. At…
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