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Johnathon E. Briggs

About Johnathon E. Briggs

Johnathon E. Briggs is a former journalist who blogs at Fatherhood@Forty: Memoirs of a Gen X Suburban Dad. He lives in the Chicago suburb of Naperville and is a member of our Chicago Dads Group.

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Congenital Heart Condition a Life, not Death, Sentence

November 20, 2023 by Johnathon E. Briggs

We often reflect on the legacy we pass down to our children through our choices and actions. But what about congenital heart conditions?

Filed Under: health, National, relationships Tagged With: death, doctors, family, family history, medicine, men's health, self-care

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Pierced Ears Latest Sign Daughter Forging Own Life Path

August 30, 2023 by Johnathon E. Briggs

My daughter’s desire for pierced ears was not about keeping up with her friends. It was an expression of her individuality.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: Autism, daughters, growing up, milestones, teens / tweens

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Swim Lessons Teach Daughter, Dad to Navigate ‘Big Blue World’

June 7, 2023 by Johnathon E. Briggs

A young Black girl with autism improves her odds with swim lessons while her dad embraces a new chapter in his parenting story.

Filed Under: health, National Tagged With: Autism, black fathers, ethnicity/race, growing up, milestones, safety, swimming

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Take a Moment for Yourself to be Your Best Self

March 29, 2023 by Johnathon E. Briggs

The stressors of our lives are many. But when we take a moment to look at all the love and life around us, it can reignite our souls.

Filed Under: health, National, relationships Tagged With: anxiety, chores, self-care, stress, work-life balance, working parents

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AI-Generated Art Biased Against Fathers of Color?

February 1, 2023 by Johnathon E. Briggs

When he typed “fatherhood” into a bot to create AI-generated art, it spit out 40 images. Only one was of a Black father.

Filed Under: media, National Tagged With: absentee father, black fathers, Black History Month, computers, ethnicity/race, stereotypes, technology

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Resistant Eater Makes Meals a Challenge for These Parents

November 9, 2022 by Johnathon E. Briggs

A resistant eater is more extreme than a picky eater. One family shares tips and strategies for working with their food hesitant daughter.

Filed Under: health, National, parenting advice Tagged With: Autism, cooking, food and drink, nutrition, picky eaters, social life, tips

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