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Fatherhood Round Table Discussion – Session IV

Welcome to Session IV of our Fatherhood Round Table Discussion. This time, the dads will talk about household chores, money, religion and advice for new fathers. If you’re just joining us, please read Session I, Session II, and Session III.
Once again, allow me to introduce our panelists:
Eric Payne – Father of two children and author [...]

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Fatherhood Round Table Discussion – Session II

Welcome to Part II of our Fatherhood Round Table Discussion. Our panel of fathers has provided some incredible insight on the subject of fatherhood. The discussion has been enriched by your thoughtful comments and questions. If you’re just joining us, please read Fatherhood Round Table Discussion – Session I to get caught up.
Once again, allow [...]

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Fatherhood Round Table Discussion – Session I

Welcome to the first Fatherhood Round Table Discussion on Mocha Dad. As you all know, I am passionate about being a better father and since I’ve been blogging, I’ve discovered several other men who are just as committed as I am.
Unfortunately, it seems as if fatherhood has fallen out of favor in America. The media [...]

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The Promise of a Father

I was sitting in my office when my sister called.
“Dad will be in town next month,” she said.
“Why is he coming to town?” I asked. My father and I hadn’t seen or talked to each other in years. He gets the obligatory Christmas card, but I rarely communicate with him otherwise.
“He’s never seen your son, [...]

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Hair Styling is No Job for Daddies

My daughter, Nee, has absolutely no confidence in my ability to do her hair. Whenever I attempt to style it, she becomes more obnoxious than Rush Limbaugh.
Recently, my wife, KayEm, had to run an errand and I thought I would surprise her by combing and styling Nee’s hair (even though, Nee prefers KayEm to do [...]

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Did You Hear the One About Underpants?

My 6-year-old son, N, is a master of the one-liner. He keeps my wife and me in stitches with his witty observations. He hasn’t realized that his wit and charm naturally draw people to him. He is convinced that telling jokes is his key to developing friendships. Unfortunately, he is no Chris Rock. Here is [...]

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Daddy Talk

My friend, Eric, who writes the blog, Makes Me Wanna Holler, recently interviewed me about fatherhood. He posted the interview on his blog, but I want to share it with my readers also because it will give you some insight into why I started this blog and why I love being a dad.
Eric: How many [...]

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Let’s End Domestic Violence: A Challenge to All Fathers

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here are a few domestic violence facts from Click to Empower:

Each day in the U.S., three women die as result of domestic violence.
More than one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
More than three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a [...]

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A Network of Fathers

Being a father is difficult. That is why it is important to have a good support system. Unfortunately, men aren’t as good as women at connecting with one another and sharing their hopes, fears, and shortcomings. However, I feel blessed to have a strong network of blogging fathers who I can be open an honest [...]

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Wade in The Water

My 8-year-old daughter, Nee, was recently baptized. She decided to be a Christian during summer Vacation Bible School and informed her mother and me that she wanted to be baptized. When Nee let us know about her decision, K and I sat with her to discuss the importance of her choice. We also wanted [...]

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The Case Against Having Kids

As I waited for my plane in the Edmonton airport, I browsed through a few newsstands. I kept noticing an issue of Maclean’s Magazine with the headline: The Case Against Having Kids. I tried to ignore it, but the headline kept taunting me. I eventually succumbed to the allure and bought the issue.
The cover story, [...]

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On Purpose Accident

One day, my wife, KayEm, called me at work to inform me that I needed to talk to my 5-year-old son, N. Whenever I need to talk to a child, one of three things has occurred:
1. The child is sad/disappointed and needs some encouragement
2. The child misses me because I’m away on business
3. The child [...]

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Dirty Diapers and the Male Anatomy

As I was in the midst of changing my 1-year-old son’s malodorous diaper, my 8-year-old daughter, Nee, walked in and asked, “What’cha doin’?”
I intended to say, “I’m being poisoned by killer baby poop.” Instead, I said, “I’m changing X’s diaper. Would you care to help?”
“No,” she said. “I can’t change his diaper.”
“Why not?” I asked.
“Because [...]

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Father’s Day 2009: The Day I Became a Father

Being a father is the most rewarding and challenging job a man can have. God blessed me with my first child eight years ago. I was frightened and inexperienced and stumbled through the first few months until I gained my bearings. Since then, my wife, KayEm, and I have had two more children and I [...]

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This Chicken Tastes Terrible

As I’ve mentioned before, I do most of the cooking in my household. Every evening, I rush home to prepare a hot, nutritious meal for my family. The other night, I prepared some broiled chicken with a lemon glaze. I was quite proud of my dish because it was quick and easy to make. The [...]