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Fathers Must Teach Their Sons That Rape is Unacceptable
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 14 CommentsMany people were upset with some of the news coverage surrounding the Steubenville rape coverage because they felt as if the media was perpetuating rape culture. While I agree with their assessment,... -
The Power of a Father’s Hand
Posted on March 13, 2013 | 12 CommentsThe last time I saw my father, I noticed that a piece of his finger was missing. Although my dad and I didn’t see each other that often, I was... -
Friday Night Smackdown (Family Version)
Posted on March 7, 2013 | 8 CommentsWhen I get home on Friday evenings, my five year-old son rushes to greet me. “Hi, Daddy,” he says as he wraps his arms around my legs. “Do you know... -
Share Breakfast with a Child
Posted on March 5, 2013 | No CommentsSomething as simple as breakfast can have a huge impact on a child’s life. Children who start the day with a healthy breakfast are more alert and function better throughout... -
Setting Boundaries on Electronic Devices for Kids
Posted on March 4, 2013 | 4 CommentsOn a road trip to Colorado I was admiring the beautiful landscapes. The majestic mountains and spectacular sand dunes were a feast for the eyes. “Wow! Look at that.” I... -
Mocha Dad Photo-A-Day Challenge – Family Fun
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 4 CommentsI love photography. It one of my passions. Rarely a day passes without my taking a photo. That’s why I developed a Photo-A-Day challenge for Mocha Dad readers. If you’d... -
Playing Games With My Wife
Posted on February 27, 2013 | 4 CommentsIt finally happened. My wife beat me at a Scrabble. This is a significant milestone in our relationship because she has never beaten me at Scrabble or any other word... -
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
Posted on February 25, 2013 | 5 CommentsOne night at dinner, my daughter was complaining about having to fold clothes. I told her that she had it easy because all she had to do was carry the... -
Mocha Dad and Moms: Managing a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship
Posted on February 22, 2013 | 3 CommentsWays to Manage a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship As most people who’ve been through a divorce with children will tell you, the things you loathed about your spouse will be magnified... -
Are Dads the Messier Parent?
Posted on February 20, 2013 | 2 CommentsIn a recent study, researchers discovered that 88 percent of parents think that dad is the dirtier parent (I’m sure it was funded by my wife). Okay, I will admit that... -
Dwyane Wade Shares His Thoughts on Fatherhood
Posted on February 18, 2013 | 2 CommentsMiami Heat Champion Dwyane Wade together with Pastor Joel Osteen hosted a Fatherhood and Family Panel Discussion at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX during the NBA All-Star festivities. In this video from the event,... -
Daddy’s Test Kitchen: BBQ Chicken Pizza
Posted on February 17, 2013 | 2 CommentsIf there is one thing my kids love it’s pizza. They would eat it every day if I allowed them to. One evening, I took them to a popular pizza... -
Parents Are the Key to Preventing Drug Abuse
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsWatching someone you love suffer with drug and/or alcohol addiction is painful. I’ve watched good people destroy their lives and hurt those closest to them. That’s why I always make... -
Love/Hate Relationship with Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 13, 2013 | 2 CommentsI hear many men grumble about Valentine’s Day. They often say, “Why do I need a special occasion to show love for my wife? I do it every day.” I... -
Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk
Posted on February 13, 2013 | 2 CommentsWe were having breakfast one morning when my 5-year-old son accidentally knocked over his glass of milk. He looked at the puddle on the table and started whimpering. Soon the...