Americans celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. What was the inspiration for Father’s Day? Mother’s Day, of course! Mother’s Day has been shaped by our nation’s history, being named an official day in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. Wanting to afford the same recognition to fathers, Sonora Dodd, one of six children [...]
As a proud daddy to seven children between the ages of 4 months and 27 years old, I’ve learned my fair share about parenting and being a supportive daddy – not only to my children, but to my wife too. After all, she is the mother of my children, and by supporting her I reinforce the [...]
Father’s Day is fast approaching. Have you thought about how you will celebrate? How about topping off your festivities with some reading time? The staff from Books Inc. in Palo Alto recommended some of their favorite titles for Father’s Day. Books Inc., which calls itself “the West’s oldest independent bookseller,” was established during the Gold [...]
I am always on the lookout for life lessons that can be applied to parenthood. And, if you are like most parents, you can use all the guidance and inspiration you can get. So when I find inspiration, I am compelled to share. This is why I wrote a book, Dad’s Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers [...]
Mother’s Day continues to be one of America’s favorite holidays. Since President Woodrow Wilson made it an official national holiday in 1914, kids and their dads have used this special day as a way to honor, show appreciation and express affection for Mommy. In fact, Mother’s Day is the most popular day of the year [...]
Father’s Day didn’t become official until the mid 1960s. It was inspired by a daughter whose dad, a Civil War veteran, had raised his 6 children all alone after his wife died in childbirth. When the daughter became an adult, she recognized all her dad’s hard work and devotion and suggested the holiday. Today, dads [...]
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