#50PlusDad Weekly
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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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I Don’t Blame a Child for Touching What I Didn’t Hide
What do you see in this picture? If you let the picture tell its story, it brings to mind that…
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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…
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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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Tieri Is Right: ‘These Shoes Are Not Meant for Going Out’
Welcome to #50PlusDad, my weekly reflections on fatherhood, parenting, and the incredible insights I gain from raising my son, Tieri.…
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