Category Archives: Current News

Father’s Day Twitter Chat, #MomsOfBoysChat

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Stephen Abbott

This is going to be fun. I get to co-host the Father’s Day Twitter chat (Friday, June 14th) with Marie and the #momsofboyschat community. I hope you’ll join in at 10pm EST (7pm PST). I often feel like I’m crashing … Continue reading →

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One step forward.

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Stephen Abbott

The announcement that Facebook will start to block or remove posts that include hateful content is significant. As a dad, as a man, as a human being—it’s a welcome change to a disturbing side effect of social media. Images that … Continue reading →

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Plays well with others.

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

I’m excited today. The great team over at Parenting Playground have created a new section dedicated to dads, and I get to be the host. I’m thrilled that you’ve found my blog here, and I also hope you’ll click over … Continue reading →

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Parenting Wisdom for Lance Armstrong

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

Lance Armstrong should have listened to this parenting wisdom: The punishment for lying will always be worse than the punishment for the action. Taking responsibility for our actions is a fundamental value. As parents, it’s how we teach fairness, empathy … Continue reading →

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