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Shannon Carpenter

Engaged Fathers Require More Support Than Just Paternity Leave

August 21, 2024 by Shannon Carpenter

For fathers to be more engaged in parenting, things need to change from childcare costs to programs aimed specifically at supporting dads.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, National, parenting advice Tagged With: active parenting, changing tables, daycare, family leave, gender roles, modern dads, money, tips

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Fatherhood Story Needs to Be Told in New Way

May 15, 2024 by Shannon Carpenter

Lazy. Distant. Incompetent. That story of fatherhood is so yesterday. Today’s dads need more real-life examples of good fatherhood.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, National, parenting styles, relationships Tagged With: at-home dads, divorce, gender roles, masculinity, media, role models, single dads, stereotypes, working parents

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Dads Caring for Kids? That’s Allowed? Yes, Ladies, It Is.

July 26, 2023 by Shannon Carpenter

Gatekeeping by women often prevents dads from caring for their kids even though science says men are more than up for the task.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, National Tagged With: gatekeeper parents, gender equality, gender roles, modern dads, stay-at-home parents

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Dungeons & Dragons Helped Kids, Dad Slay Pandemic Loneliness

April 12, 2023 by Shannon Carpenter

A dad introduced Dungeons & Dragons to kids as a way to connect during COVID. Now, they can’t get enough of the role playing game.

Filed Under: entertainment, National, relationships Tagged With: COVID19, games, movies, play, teens / tweens

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College Application Process Tips that Will Help Your Child Succeed

February 8, 2023 by Shannon Carpenter

The college application process is increasingly complex. Some experts guide you through it and finding the perfect school for your kid.

Filed Under: education, National Tagged With: college, high school, money

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How to Survive Work Parties When You Aren’t the Worker

December 5, 2022 by Shannon Carpenter

To survive my wife’s work parties, I have play it cool. As an at-home dad, the only ulterior motives I run into involve scamming a juice box. 

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: food and drink, humor, social life, spouses and partners, stay-at-home parents, tips, working parents

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