Writer Joe Banks sees a wonderful world among today’s dads, who adeptly change diapers, multitask, and share chores, in contrast to the ‘feared dads’ of the past I like today’s dads. They’re engaged with their families, appear willing to share […]
Dad’s Corner
Memoirs of a New Dad: Fatherhood fears
The routine joys of parenthood, including fun-filled games with his baby son, remind writer Chris Hunt of how important it is to cherish every single moment. My son and I have this game we play. I put him on my […]
An ode to the family pet
With the children grown and the nest empty, writer Joe Banks reflects on how long-overlooked pets – and ‘grand pets’ – reclaim their household royalty status Surely there is no being in your home that so much lives the roller-coaster existence as the […]
Fatherhood fears
No matter what your little bundle of joy brings into your life, writes Chris Hunt, you will likely lose a small piece of who you were pre-parenthood – including the joys of ‘man-talk’ Just wait. You’ll see. I’ve grown to […]
Fatherhood fears
The recent birth of my son brought terrifying new anxieties, along with the joys. But life as a new dad has proved that as my boy grows and changes, so will my fears – and that’s a good thing. Fear. […]