The Certainty of Homework: Four Tips to Make Homework Work
Benjamin Franklin famously stated that the only two certainties in life are “death and taxes.” Let us add “homework” to Franklin’s list. Nearly everybody – child or […]
What do we know about work with fathers in rural communities?
In our outreach and communication with fatherhood programs and dads throughout the country, there are a number of questions that often come up. Two in particular are: […]
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 […]
You Can Add “Feet” to the List of New Fatherhood: 3 Reasons Why!
I heard it all before, have even said it; “I don’t want anybody touching my feet,” “feet are made for walking, not touching,” “I wouldn’t be caught […]
Daddy Conversations Are Not Confined to Just Parenting
Recently I had the chance to speak to a group of parents and students at the Lassiter PTSA Community Peace Dialogue. Ironically the group heard about my children’s book […]
My Home Has Changed Without My Child
So about 9 months ago my Wife and I drove 17 hours from Atlanta to Albany, New York to watch our daughter walk across the stage of […]
What does healthy co-parenting look like?
[by Fatherhood.gov] Unfortunately, divorce can bring out the worst in us. The biggest obstacles to successful co-parenting are emotions like anger, resentment, and jealousy. Those kinds of […]
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 […]
Fatherhood: Piece by Piece
I woke up this morning with a slew of inbox messages on both my personal and professional Facebook page. At first I though it was someone spamming […]
Is it Too Soon to Tell My Family What I Want for Father’s Day?
I’m sitting today with what seems to be everyday occurrence with this knot in my neck. I know its stress, anxiety about the accomplishment of goals, not […]
How to Teach Hope to Children in a Seemingly Hopeless World
Blackish sets a great example of Media Consciousness By Kenneth Braswell (@fathersincorp) I said I wasn’t going to cry; yet, I did. Last night I waited with […]
Sharing a Night with Chick-fil-a, Dads and Daughters
It couldn’t have been a more touching night for Fathers Incorporated to be involved with. Chick-fil-a hosted its annual Daddy Date Night and we were able to […]
Create a Winning Team through Group Facilitation
In the 2005 movie Coach Carter, Samuel L. Jackson plays a high school basketball coach challenged with developing his team into successful students, competitors, and citizens. He […]
Three Things To Know When Preparing to Teach Your Children to Drive
By Kenneth Braswell Recently I took my 16-year-old daughter out for her second driving lesson. Well, I’ll stop short of calling it a lesson; let’s just say […]
Braswell and Miller Partner to Host Free Book Signing in DC
Fatherhood Expert Kenneth Braswell + Social Entrepreneur David Miller will Celebrate Black History by hosting a free book reading +signing for DC Children at Sankofa Video Books […]