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Dads2Dads: Stay Put and Speak Up

Oct 02, 2019 at 10:30 am by Dads2Dads

In this column we're careful not to become too political. We try to write about values that cross all lines of political persuasion, race, creed or color. Too, we speak to da.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: The Lies We Tell

Sep 24, 2019 at 09:00 am by Dads2Dads 1

When Bill's sons were in Boy Scouts, they had to learn the Scout Oath and Law. Most of you know them. The first point of the Scout Law is "Tell the truth and keep promises.".... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Dad, Who’s Your Role Model?

Sep 17, 2019 at 09:00 am by Dads2Dads

Dad, your children keep a watchful eye on you. We know, you’re not sure they acknowledge that you exist at times. They walk past you without speaking, and they hear you.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Mentor as Caregiver

Sep 10, 2019 at 01:23 pm by Dads2Dads

We should all be so lucky as to have a mentor, a friend and coach who cares about what we do and how we do it. A mentoring relationship has a powerful effect on a young person.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Who You Are at a Glance

Sep 04, 2019 at 09:00 am by Dads2Dads

How many of you, Moms and Dads both, have a personal public-relations program? While you’re thinking, we’ll answer for you in this way … every one of you an.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Laboring Through Fatherhood

Aug 27, 2019 at 11:00 am by Dads2Dads

Labor Day designates the end of summer and, most significantly, the beginning of football season! Actually, it was first celebrated in 1882 and declared a holiday in 1894 in h.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Complaint Department

Aug 20, 2019 at 01:42 pm by Dads2Dads

The French journalist and novelist, Alphonse Karr, stated, "Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses."  Thank goo.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Are electronic cigarettes a teen 'epidemic?'

Aug 13, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Dads2Dads

The FDA has called the use of electronic cigarettes an "epidemic." According to the National Youth Tobacco Study, vaping impacted 2.1 million students in 2017. Last year that.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Ready for College? The Counselor's Point of View

Aug 06, 2019 at 11:00 am by Dads2Dads

A while back, we took advantage of summer time to sit in on a few college orientation sessions targeted to new students. The experience reminded us of when we attended such se.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Ready for College? Time to get involved

Jul 30, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

By now, your teen has probably decided if college is in the future and which college that might be. This is a good time to talk about the change that is about to take place i.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Ready for college? Knowing when to butt out

Jul 23, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

We've both experienced kids going off to college, so we know full well that parents never totally stay out of the way when it comes to their kid facing a life-changing experie.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Ready for College? The King & Queen Syndrome

Jul 16, 2019 at 12:58 pm by Dads2Dads

Your high school senior is king or queen of all he or she sees. But that will soon change. The college decision has been made – whether to attend and where. High school.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: Why we shouldn't try to live through our kids

Jul 09, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

If only we parents were as successful as we demand our children to be, a dad recently remarked to us. At first glance, that sentiment seems reasonable, even admirable. Why wo.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: The Independent Teen

Jul 02, 2019 at 10:08 am by Dads2Dads

This month we celebrate independence. It’s what was called for in July 1776 by 56 representatives in the General Congress. It’s what our teens strive for today. Th.... Read More
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Dads2Dads: 'Ol Gramps isn't who he used to be

Jun 25, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

Tom and his wife recently hosted their daughter and her two children for a couple of weeks. The older grandson is 3 years-old; the younger just a baby. The latter child did w.... Read More

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