#50PlusDad Weekly
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Fidelity Is Possible: A Conversation with My Son
Dear Son Raising you at the age of 55 is a surreal blessing for me. 3 days ago, you are…
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A Father’s Letter from the Twilight: Faith, Focus, and the Folly of Disputes
As a father raising a toddler in my mid-fifties, I often say: I don’t have time to waste. And I…
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Raising Children in Today’s World: The Wisdom of Gamaliel’s Counsel
As I journey through the daily wonder (and sometimes, exhaustion) of raising our son, our live-in philosopher, negotiator, and budding…
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Fatherhood: A Call to Duty, Learning and Growth
As I reflect on my journey through life, particularly as a father of a toddler as my first child at 55,…
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Celebrating a Purposeful Mother on Mothering Sunday
Yesterday was Mothering Sunday, observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent, a tradition dating back to the 16th century in England.…
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When ‘No’ is Kindness: Teaching Children Life’s Balance Between Needs and Want
Last week, I shared how much Tieri enjoys our weekly store visits. While we see it as a routine shopping…
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For Us, It’s Shopping. For Tieri, It’s Sightseeing
“I want to go to the store.” Tieri loves saying that. Every weekend, particularly on Sundays after church, we head…
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Tieri’s Stop: Teaching Boundaries Starts Early!
I believe every human being is born territorial. We instinctively protect our space, our boundaries, our very being. This begins…
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Children’s Language: A Window to Their Soul and Needs
Today, I begin a series on understanding Tieri’s heart and needs through his words. Children may not always have the…
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When Tieri’s Pat on the Back Becomes Everything: A Lesson in Life
The past three years of being a primary and involved father have been transformative, profound, and deeply philosophical. But before…
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