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Vincent O'Keefe

About Vincent O'Keefe

Vincent O’Keefe is a writer and former stay-at-home father with a Ph.D. in American literature. His writing has appeared at The New York Times and The Washington Post (among other venues). Visit him at www.vincentokeefe.com or on X @VincentAOKeefe or Facebook at Vincent O’Keefe.

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‘Second Parents’ Deserve Praise for Giving Hospitality, Care, Love

May 29, 2024 by Vincent O'Keefe

Second parents can be coaches, teachers or neighbors. They deserve a day of their own for the impact they have on our lives.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: boys, divorce, fathers, friendship, growing up, humor, life lessons, moms, role models

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Hate Going to the Doctor? Avoidance Could be Deadly

January 8, 2024 by Vincent O'Keefe

Forty percent of men go to the doctor only when they fear a serious medical condition. Not knowing your health status could be deadly.

Filed Under: health, National Tagged With: cancer, death, men's health, mental health, self-care

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Raise a Good Teen Using These Healthy Parenting Approaches

December 7, 2022 by Vincent O'Keefe

A new book by Kenneth Ginsburg offers parents important advice on how to raise a child into good teen and healthy adult.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: behavior, books, discipline, growing up, Kenneth Ginsburg, teens / tweens, tips

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Ancient Parenting Advice You Need: Stay Calm, Give Them Chores

October 12, 2022 by Vincent O'Keefe

A new book gathers wisdom on the art of parenting by living among ancient cultures that are very much alive today.

Filed Under: parenting advice Tagged With: anger, books, chores, discipline, independence, tips, toddlers

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Observe Life Through Fresh Eyes, Just Like Children Do

September 26, 2022 by Vincent O'Keefe

Maintain an open mind so habit and expectation do not become blinders that restrict understanding of all you observe day in and day out.

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, National, parenting advice Tagged With: autumn, books, communication, learning, nature, outdoors

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Daughters’ Confidence can Grow with Dads’ ‘Cover Letter’ Help

August 10, 2022 by Vincent O'Keefe

A new book by Kimberly Wolf aims to get dads and daughters on the same page — the cover letter page — to help girls gain confidence.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: communication, daughters, self-confidence, teens / tweens

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