Essays on Fatherhood

What does it mean to be a father in our modern times? As male identity is constantly challenged by western society and culture, do you feel adrift. Lost even? That’s what this section is about: understanding what it means to be a father in our modern times.

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Are You Preparing Your Son for Life?

Are we preparing our sons for life? When the time comes for them to become men, will they be ready go out and conquer the world? Will they be able to live life with passion, strength and discipline. Think about what your biggest fear is for your son’s future:  Are you worried that he’ll die […]

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Intrinsic Value, Boys and the Outdoor Adventure

My love with the outdoors is as old as my living memory. I’ve walked, run and jumped outside for as long as I’ve been able to walk. My richest experiences have been in wide open spaces. Some of these include: Solo climbing my first ‘Munro‘ as a teenager Fire walking at a spiritual retreat centre as […]

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Why You Should Take Your Son to the Barber

Going to the barber with my Dad is one of my earliest memories. I say ‘earliest’ however that’s just it – I don’t remember when we started going together. It was as if we’d always gone together since the beginning of time. I suppose I was more aware of the experience when I started school. […]

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Should You Be Your Son’s Best Friend?

Lets get it out there: this post is going to divide opinion. I know for a fact that there are Dads who regularly read and follow this blog (and who I know personally in real life) who are going to disagree with what I’m about to say. That’s fine. We’ll still be friends. But you […]

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Why Dads Need to Break the Pornography Habit

How can you kick your porn habit? That was a question that bothered me for nearly fifteen years. Until I found the answer. Now I’m living porn free and it’s great. Want to know how I did it? Read on. It’s only fair that I start this post with a disclaimer of sorts. I know […]