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Facing the Unthinkable: National Missing Children's Day

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Adam Walsh. That was the name of the boy who woke me up to the reality of children being abducted and killed. Adam Walsh was abducted from a Sears store in Hollywood, Florida on July 27, 1981. He was just six years old. Two years before Adam…

Dad Entertains the Laughing Quadruplets

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This vid is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Dad’s a natural performer and these adorable quadruplets prove that laughter is infectious. And we love the table with built-in babyseats! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit…
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Fathers Must Teach Sons That Rape is Unacceptable

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Many people are upset with some of the news coverage surrounding the Steubenville rape case because they feel that the media is perpetuating rape culture. While I agree with their assessment, I believe the problem is deeper than the media.…
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Dads on Love & Valentine's Day

I’m very fortunate to have a father who expressed care from a young age.  It’s often assumed that mothers show their love and dads have a harder time.  One of my favorite Valentine’s memories is a coin bank that my ‘Pa’ gave…

Chicken Recipe For Single Dads

At home we eat so much chicken that the kids just roll their eyes and complain, "Again?" They can complain all they want but they always devour it. And besides, chicken is easy on the wallet, especially if you stay away from processed chicken…
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Spreading the Word About the Dangers of Prostate Cancer

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When I turned 40, I went to the doctor for an exam. I dreaded it all day, but I knew it was necessary. I entered the examination room and sat in a chair in the corner. The nurse entered the room and started checking my vital signs. “Your…
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Why Can't I Lull My Toddler to Sleep?

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Daddy is the sleep whisperer… I’m so not. I think I’m a pretty good mom. I try to spend as much time as possible with my son. There are things I’m pretty good at too, things that I’m proud of. For example, I’m proud that I…
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A Dad Confronts Separation Anxiety

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For the past couple of weeks, in the back seat of my truck lie two small blocks of packing foam—trash by all appearances, except to me. As I loaded my truck a couple of weeks ago bound for a new chapter in my life, I worried aloud to…

New Dad: Surprise! I'm pregnant!

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New Dad: Surprise! I'm pregnant!! Mike’s just chillin’ at his parents house playing some tunes on the old guitar when his wife hands him a little gift. The look on his face when he pulls out the onesie is priceless! For more fantastic…