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When it comes to school performance, behaviour, and social skills, children with involved dads perform better than those without. In many ways, by being affectionate, open, caring, nurturing and present, you are giving your children a head start to have healthy minds, hearts, and relationships.
Read MoreScrambling to find the perfect gift for the fathers in your life? We’ve all been there, but don’t worry! We rounded up the best gifts that will inspire him while supporting great causes.
Read MoreBuying gifts is tough — buying meaningful gifts can almost feel like an impossible task. We’ve got you covered with a list that highlights the best gifts from your favourite causes and organizations. And what better way to celebrate the important men in your life than a Christmas gift that matches their values?
Read MoreI can acknowledge the elements of life, love, identity and fatherhood that are still a mystery to me. To be honest, I have more questions than answers at this time, but I'm grateful that I have an extraordinary partner and a happy, healthy, and curious son who will teach us as much as we teach him.
Read MoreThe expression of fatherhood in When My Son Died has been a keystone piece of writing for me in trying to better understand the experiences of intergenerational trauma inflicted upon Indigenous lives in Canada.
Read MoreLike I said, I understood that Jon was in pain early on, and I was curious to know why. Over the nearly two years we have known each other, he’s slowly opened up and shared bits and pieces of his story with me, which he has welcomed me to share with you now, too.
Read MoreEvery week when I’m back at school with a group of 12-, 13-, or 14-year old guys in our after-school program, I often have to think back to my teenage years, and remember what it was like to be 13-year old Jermal?
Read MoreThe idea of the rites of passage into manhood has really been on my mind lately. When you look across different cultures and religions, there are many formal and informal celebrations and markers of boys becoming men, girls becoming women, and just growing up, irrespective of gender.
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