“In almost every one of my father’s letters, he tells me how much he loves me. I took those words for granted. Now the same words seem neon-lit.”
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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“In almost every one of my father’s letters, he tells me how much he loves me. I took those words for granted. Now the same words seem neon-lit.”
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When I was younger, I yearned for the kind of unconditional love from a jovial father figure I saw in movies. But I think it’s a myth, and a bit dangerous for us to expect this.
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Once they were only seen as breadwinners and disciplinarians. A leading anthropologist highlights 10 ways in which the role of fathers has been transformed
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Sacrificing for their kids makes fathers happier. Acknowledging that sacrifice will make everyone happier.
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Research suggests father-child play at an early age could benefit children as they get older
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Kevin Powell writes to his future child about how to survive in a world filled with fear, violence, sexism and racism.
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You got this. Even when you don’t. Watch the trailer for Dads, a new documentary film from Bryce Dallas Howard. Coming to Apple TV Father’s Day Weekend: https://apple.co/_Dads
Dads is a heartfelt and humorous documentary that celebrates the joys and challenges of parenting in today’s world. Featuring six extraordinary fathers from across the globe, this film offers a firsthand glimpse into the trials and tribulations of modern-day parenting through revealing interviews, rare home-movie footage, viral videos, and hilarious and thoughtful testimonials from some of Hollywood’s funniest celebrities, including Judd Apatow, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, Ron Howard, Ken Jeong, Jimmy Kimmel, Hasan Minhaj, Conan O’Brien, Patton Oswalt, Will Smith and more.
Making her feature directorial debut, Bryce Dallas Howard also offers an intimate look at the dads in her own family, including remarkable interviews with her late grandfather Rance, her father Ron and her brother Reed.
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The actor has made a film about fathers – including her own, director Ron. She talks about the racist role that caused ‘a disturbance’ in her soul – and why working with Lars von Trier gave her acne
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New research is examining the evolution of Australian fatherhood and family responsibilities over the past 100 years.. Read more at Monash Lens
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The challenge of helping boys find their way to a purposeful adult life is particularly fraught these days, David French writes.
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Dan Jenkins was not what you would call a classic family man, because sportswriters drive against the normal traffic of life. Yet in my estimation, he was a better father than nine-tenths of those I knew.
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We’re Fathers First. As Fathers and Father figures, it’s too easy to get lost in our other roles and forget what our first job is. Yet it’s the most important job we’ll ever do. Because what we do, or don’t do as Dads, has an enormous impact on the happiness and health of the kids we love.
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Tim Fischer was loved and respected across the political divide. Now as the former deputy prime minister and National Party leader battles life-threatening illness, he takes comfort from his autistic son Harrison’s growing independence.
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A documentary following the often unheard stories of fathers with children on the spectrum, DAD shares the experiences of twelve Aussie dads as they navigate the world of parenting and autism.
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Seven fathers explain why they have decided to stay at home. We wanted to explore the relationships that develop between father and child and the personal benefits men get from the time spent caring for their children. This is not about patting men on the back but rather encouraging a culture change so that other men feel comfortable taking time off work to care for their children
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Abstaining from the breadwinner role offers fathers an opportunity to redefine manhood for themselves.
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Father dancing for his sick child is the opposite of embarrassing; it’s beautiful.
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When Paul Verhoeven decided to write a book about his father, he not only opened a floodgate but completely rewrote a relationship
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Little Sophie has autism and was devastated by her school report. Until her Dad did this.
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Every interaction with your kids - especially the most mundane ones - will make you a better dad.
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I had a special bond with my biological dad, but he died when I was young, and others stepped in to guide me over a lifetime.
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Even as a child, I knew what’s special about fathers: There is only one of them, and they love you.
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He wasn’t always comfortable with big questions about what it means to be a father or a son. I asked anyway.
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Seamas O’Reilly’s father brought up a huge brood of children on his own. He also built their house and filled it with love, laughter and DIY catalogues. So how does that make Seamas feel now that he’s about to become a dad?