Category: Raising Boys
The Only Magic in This Atlanta Hawks–Magic City Collaboration Is the Disappearance of Morality
From a programmatic perspective at Fathers Incorporated, we spend our days encouraging fathers to model respect for women, to support mothers, and to raise children who understand the value of dignity and healthy relationships.
This partnership pushes against that work, and the contradiction deserves to be named.
Dads, Let’s Hold the Line for Our Sons Until They Can Hold It for Themselves
One of the best gifts a father can give a son is a stable place to land. A place where the boy does not have to earn love with his stats. A place where he can be honest about fear and still feel respected. A place where he can hear, “I’m proud of your effort,” and also hear, “Now let’s get back to work.” These combinations are how boys learn that love is not fragile and standards are not cruel.
So what does encouragement look like in practice, beyond good intentions? Here’s what dads and others can do to instill belief and confidence in our boys.
Left Behind No More: A Call to Action for Our Boys, Our Fathers, and Our Future
The data is in, and the alarm has sounded: Society is leaving our boys behind. So how can we help them thrive? Re-engaging fathers may be the single most powerful strategy we have.
The World Keeps Telling Us Black Men and Boys Are Throwaways: I’m Starting to Believe We Are
There’s a dangerous and persistent narrative in society today that Black men and boys are disposable—throwaways.
Nepotism and Black Fatherhood: Which Way You Want It — Dads In or Dads Out?
In the 2024 NBA Draft, the 55th pick was none other than Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James. Usher’s acceptance speech for the BET Lifetime Achievement Award offers a profound reflection on the complexities and importance of Black fatherhood.
Dads Matter: The Importance of “The Talk” and How to Approach It
Dads play a crucial role in their children’s lives, and one of the most important conversations they can have is “the talk” about sex.
5 Tips for Raising a Healthy and Active Toddler
With 40 percent of all adults in the United States being officially labeled as obese, it makes us dads worry a bit. We do not want our young sons or daughters to learn bad habits early on in life that will lead to weight problems.
Bestselling Author Releases Sequel Children’s Book focusing on A Father in Health Crisis!
“Daddy Is Feeling Blue” continues to stimulate critical and complicated conversations between parents and their young children.
Fathers Incorporated Partnered with COSEBOC to Advance Reading for Boys of Color
On Monday, May 16, 2016 at Tougaloo College the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (www.coseboc.org), a national education organization focusing on increasing academic outcomes for […]
When An Old Dude Has a Baby Boy!
This past weekend as I often am, I was trapped by the energy of my 7 year old son. So, why would I say “trapped.” Well all […]
My Son’s Smile: Fatherhood Priceless
Sometimes a moment in your life can last a lifetime. Today I had the chance; like many times before to read to my son’s class. However this […]
The Impact of Absent Fathers on the Mental Health of Black Boys
This rarely talked about subject is critically important in address the impact of fatherlessness in our children. The Impact of Absent Fathers on the Mental Health of […]
The Reflection I Can’t Help Seeing!
Today like many times my son and I are together; I get to see a glimpse of myself time past. It’s in these quiet reflection moments that […]
Parenting the Bruce Lee in Me!
This weekend I watched my six-year-old place first place in Karate in both form and sparring. The night before him and I watched youtube episodes of Bruce […]
How Many Times Should I Let My Son Get Hit In the Face with the Ball?
The other day I attended my 6 year old son’s basketball ball. Well basketball game might be a loose description for 10 little boys running from one […]