Tag Archives: Families

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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8 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Dad.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Stephen Abbott

I was once an expectant father. Like most modern dads, I read the books, took the classes, and participated in everything I could (as long as I was welcome). I was eager and involved, but I’m also not afraid to … Continue reading →

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How can you be so poor with so much money?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

I often travel through the Downtown Eastside (DTES) with my child. If you don’t know, Vancouver’s DTES is regarded as one of North America’s “worst” neighbourhoods, if “worst” is defined by poverty, drug use/abuse, homelessness, urban decay and petty crime. … Continue reading →

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Are you a Really Cool Dad?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

Being a dad isn’t about rules or one perfect situation that we should all strive to achieve; fatherhood isn’t a competition. Being a Really Cool Dad is an attitude; it’s about the relationship with the children you create and you … Continue reading →

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