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Happy Father’s Day Mom

Today was Father’s Day. I spent the day having a BBQ with some friends, none of our children were in attendance. We are single mothers, this is not our day. Yet for many of us, it still is. Getting your child for a day or two a month is not what it takes to be a father. Sending a child support check but not coming to their choir performance, is not what makes a father. Just like being a mother, being a father is made up of a million little things, most that we do without thinking. My daughter has … Continue reading →

Happy Father’s Day to the Pet Dads Out There!

“Papa Wayne” with two of our kids, Murphy and Tabby. You know who you are. Maybe you have human children too. Maybe you don’t. Maybe you’re dad to a dog, a cat, an iguana, or a snake. It doesn’t matter what kind of pet you have, the fact remains that you provide for it, care for it, and love it. And your pets love you too, you Pet Papas out there. Dogs appreciate the walks –or maybe the evening or morning runs if you are an exercise-with-your-dog kind of dad. They appreciate that you mow the grass so they have … Continue reading →

Men’s Health Week

Did you know that the week leading up to Father’s Day is National Men’s Health Week? This is a great time to talk about preventable health problems that can affect men and boys. Hundreds of cities and organizations around the world are celebrating Men’s Health Week. So what can you do to celebrate Men’s Health Week? Schedule an appointment with your doctor for a complete physical. Do it every year before Father’s Day! Talk about your family medical history, your risk factors for different diseases, your weight, your diet, and anything else health-related. But before you go, check out The … Continue reading →