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02/28/2013
I've Had Two Real Men in My Life My dad died 9 years ago when I was 46. I still miss him like it was yesterday. My dad was tough, but so loving, especially as he aged. More >>

Tags: ChildrenDoing the Right ThingFamily/Relationships - FamilyFatherFather figureGrandchildrenHusbandMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRelaltivesRelativesTaking care of parentsValues
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12/14/2012
Real Man Role Model My husband and I have three sons who we're raising to be real men. We have a traditional (some might say 'old-fashioned') division of labor, but I couldn't be more proud and fulfilled to be my husband's wife and my kid's mom. More >>

Tags: Father figureMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRead On-AirTeenagersTeens
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08/15/2012
Football Can Be More Than a Sport You recently had a call from a man whose son wanted to quit football shortly after it started. I had the same issue with my son a few years ago - I refused to take him home early from a practice because he didn't think he was good enough. More >>

Tags: Father figureMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRaising Boys to MenRaising Men Not BoysResponse to a CallStay-at-Home Mom
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02/21/2012
My Daughter is Dating a Guy 21 Years her Senior ..."Should I have a conversation with my 29 year old daughter regarding her relationship with a 50 year old man?" More >>

Tags: DatingFather figureMotherhood-FatherhoodRelationshipsTraditional values
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10/26/2011
My Man-Child Revelation You were a mother figure to me as a teen... I've started listening to you again now that I'm in my 40's. I did a lot of stupid things in between, the most egregious being the emasculation of both my first and now second husband who only wanted to be a strong man and take care of me and my son... More >>

Tags: father figureFatherhoodMen's Point of ViewMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRead On-Air
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05/13/2010
IconRecently, the news has been filled with reports regarding the military's acceptance of increasing numbers of felons into their ranks.'I still believe that each and every male and female who reaches the age of 18 should spend two years in military training.' Our young people are spending more and more of their precious twenties still being dependent children and/or getting into all sorts of trouble with sex, drugs, and violence.' Two years of military experience would toughen 'em up, teach them self-discipline, give them an outlet for their immense unfocused energies, and provide an opportunity for them to become more mature, thinking individuals. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Teensfather figureMilitaryMotherhood-FatherhoodTeensValues
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