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Self Esteem and Foster Parents

By Courtney Edge-Mattos

It is an undertaking that can be hard on the heart. When we mention good self-esteem as a quality we seek for potential foster parents, people often give us a quizzical look. Why would that matter? Well, let’s explore that.

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The Changes and Challenges of Fatherhood

Coping with the psychological and physiological shifts of fatherhood.

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Chuck Schaeffer
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16 Things No One Tells You About Being a Dad, According to Real Fathers

Being a dad can be a blast but it can help to know what to expect.

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Jessica Booth
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Gary Barker
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Emerging research has proven it: Men’s bodies are built to parent, and involved fathers bring benefits to almost every aspect of their kids’ lives. (And—bonus!—there’s a payoff for dads, too.)

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Micah Toub
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To mark this Father’s Day, we asked dads to describe a moment when they truly felt like a father, in 500 words or fewer. Here are some of our favorite essays.

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Amy Joyce
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The 8 Best Things Dads Can Do for Themselves in Honor of Father’s Day

Men’s health and self-care takes the spotlight this June as part of Men’s Health Awareness Month.

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Michael Dolan
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