• Moms vs. Dads: Is the Competition Real?

    I tell all young, new fathers: “Be Dad. Never try to compete with who and what Mom does. Not your job.” I stand by that statement 100 percent. A month ago, restaurants, florists and third-grade school projects all spiked in anticipation of Mother’s Day. I am not hating “good job” Mom. However, I am an…

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  • How a Single Dad Manages the Stepdad in His Daughters’ Lives

    I am a single dad. I have twin daughters whom I would describe as thoughtful, smart, funny, spirited, respectful, (insert adjective) young women whom I love more dearly than my own breath. I am also a weekend dad, not by design but by circumstance. I have learned to let go of my desire to be…

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