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Raising Boys to Men
11/30/2012
My Firefighting Husband My fondest Thanksgiving memory was the year we celebrated together at the fire house. My husband of 26 years is a retired fireman and we have celebrated many holidays at the fire station because he was on duty. More >>

Tags: HolidaysRaising Boys to MenReal menThanksgivingValues
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11/29/2012
Ten Qualities of a Real Man 1. He has a good sense of right and wrong.
2. He supports his family financially.... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBehaviorFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyFinancesMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingRaising Boys to MenReal menRelationshipsRelativesRespectRole modelValues
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11/27/2012
My Husband is the Most Selfless Person I Know When my now-husband and I got engaged (but were living 12 hours apart until I finished my last year of college), I was driving a car that was on its last tire! More >>

Tags: AdmirationAttitudeBehaviorDatingMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRespectValues
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11/27/2012
After Kicking Him to the Curb When my oldest was heading down the slacker path, I booted him out. The rule is: to stay at home after age 18, my kids must either be employed full-time or in school full-time and passing. More >>

Tags: Personal ResponsibilityRaising Boys to MenReal menValues
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11/27/2012
Raising Our Boy into a Man Just a quick note. Our wonderful, Christian son went to college and graduated. When he finished and got a job we told him to live at home and save his money for a house. More >>

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11/26/2012
My Real Man I have been married to my husband for 22 years. This morning, we went to walk our dog which we do most days...When we arrived to where we walk (so my dog can run off-leash with nobody or no other dogs around), my husband got a shovel out of the truck and started walking. More >>

Tags: BehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyRaising Boys to MenReal menRespectSwim through shark infested watersValues
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11/16/2012
A Father's Lessons to his Sons during 'Sandy' I live in New Jersey and was hit pretty hard during Superstorm Sandy. We still do not have power, but compared to so many of our friends and neighbors we are fine. I have been married for 27 years to a "real" man and it was so evident during the disaster... More >>

Tags: FamilyFatherhoodImportance of FathersMotherhood-FatherhoodRaising a real manRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRelationshipsRelativesStay-at-Home Mom
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10/25/2012
We Must Be Men ...I wanted to share one specific talk, given to just the men of the church, as it puts very well the things you say on a regular basis. It talks about the fading presence of real MEN in our society today... More >>

Tags: FeminismParentingRaising Boys to MenReal menReligionSocial Issues
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10/05/2012
My Hardworking Hubby - Part Deux Yesterday I sent you an email about my husband, who had just come off a 25 hour shift and stopped to buy and bring me flowers... Well, last night a couple more things happened... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyPrideRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRespectSwim through shark infested watersValues
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10/04/2012
My Hardworking Hubby My husband is a very hard worker. He builds specialty cars (like show cars and cars you see in movies). So when he's against a deadline, it can be extremely stressful, and during show car season, the hours can be very long. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyPrideRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRespectSwim through shark infested watersValues
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