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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keep Your Children Active
Each Saturday morning, rain or shine we pack up our son’s karate gear and haul him off for one hour of instruction. It wasn’t a calculated choice […]
I Hate Waking Up Without My Child in the House
I realized something the other day about my children, but more specifically about the ones that don’t permanentely live under my roof. I really don’t like waking […]
After 50, Are Birthdays a Point of Frustration?
Yesterday I turned 54. While many will see that as a major milestone in the life of a black man (or any man for that matter); tell […]