The writer of this article is a man who spends time each week counseling other men at Advice & Aid. Yes . . . a man. We are not here solely to provide for the needs of the woman during an unplanned pregnancy. Very often, men will accompany their significant other as the two of …
Man to Man – A Man’s Role in an Unexpected Pregnancy Read More »
Finding Out Your Girlfriend Is PregnantTwo days have passed since your girlfriend told you she was pregnant. You spent the last two days angry about the situation, thinking about what to do next. This was not part of your plan and you are feeling the pressure. Not only do you have to consider your own …
Fatherhood. The word alone has caused men through the ages to experience feelings they weren’t prepared for. Feelings of fear, uncertainty, and un-preparedness are often wrapped up in this one word. But when author Kyle became a new father, he shared his thoughts on what fatherhood truly looked like for his children. Does it require …
The following was shared with us by one of our dad clients. We thought it was timely, as we look ahead to Father’s Day , to hear from a dad on what it is like to find help and support here at Advice & Aid. His words are extremely encouraging to any man out there …
In the unexpected, the focus often shifts to the mother. But there is a whole different side that often gets overlooked – the father! Being a father is a big responsibility and it’s not easy to walk the path of the unknown alone. The great news is that you don’t have to. A friend of …
Pathways Dad’s Class: Giving Voice to the Other Party Read More »
The following was shared with us by one of our male volunteers. We thought it was timely, as we look ahead to Father’s Day soon, to hear from a dad on what it is like to be a dad. His words are extremely encouraging to any man out there who is afraid of becoming a …
Dear Dad – It’s OK, You Don’t Have To Be Perfect! Read More »
A key distinction between men and boys is the ability to make decisions based on the knowledge of both immediate and future consequences. For example, give a boy a bag of candy and he will eat until he is sick, which is to be expected. The boy has one thing on his mind: the pleasure …
