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Frederick J. Goodall

Frederick J. Goodall is a writer, a speaker, and a father. In 2008, he started the popular fatherhood blog Mocha Dad to chronicle his life as a dad and to counter the negative stereotypes regarding fatherhood. He wanted to give readers a firsthand account of a father who is intimately involved in his children’s lives. Now he uses the blog to not only capture his experiences, but also to help motivate other men to be more actively engaged and involved with their children, families, and communities.

Should Parents Follow Their Child’s Friends on Social Media?

Should Parents Follow Their Child’s Friends on Social Media?

While scrolling through my Instagram feed, I noticed that one of my tween daughter’s friends had “Liked” several of my photos. A couple of days later, a few more of her friends “Liked” more of my photos. I didn’t think much of it until they also sent me friend requests on Facebook. That’s when I MORE »

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15 Ways to Spark Your Child’s Creativity

15 Ways to Spark Your Child’s Creativity

Creativity has played a major role in my life. Since I was child, I’ve always been interested in creative pursuits such as art, writing, and music. Although my mother couldn’t afford expensive lessons for me, she managed to nurture my creative spirit by exposing me to many different experiences. She took me to museums, hung MORE »

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How I Became a Bully

How I Became a Bully

When I was a child, I was bullied and did my fair share of bullying. I use my experiences on both sides to teach my kids how to deal with any threats they may face and that bullying is wrong. I remember one episode when I was in 4th grade and went on a class MORE »

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Moms Share My Their Most Memorable Mother’s Day Gifts

Moms Share My Their Most Memorable Mother’s Day Gifts

People stress out over Mother’s Day gifts. They want to make sure that they get the perfect present that will make their moms smile. While there is nothing wrong with buying mom diamonds, cruises, or a new house, the price of the gift is not the most important factor. As the old cliche goes, “it’s MORE »

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Dads Share Parenting Lessons From Their Moms

Dads Share Parenting Lessons From Their Moms

A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest. - Irish Proverb A man shares a special bond with his mother. She is the first woman he loved and the one all other women are measured against. My mother was the biggest influence in my life. She taught me MORE »

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The 7 Most Important Things My Wife Taught Me

The 7 Most Important Things My Wife Taught Me

My wife is a wonderful mother, friend, and confidant. Over the years, I’ve witnessed her fix boo-boos, comfort crying babies, and make each child feel special. She is always attuned to the kids’ needs and to mine. In addition, she is the go-to person when her family has a problem, a dedicated volunteer in our MORE »

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In Defense of Mommy Bloggers

In Defense of Mommy Bloggers

In my former career at a Fortune 500 company, I attended many professional development conferences. Because of the nature of the business, most of the attendees were men. We networked, learned, had fun, and nobody cared. At some of the more popular conferences, vendors would hold elaborate parties that would draw hundreds of attendees. The MORE »

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Banning Homework is a Big Mistake

Banning Homework is a Big Mistake

My kids want to move to France. They don’t have any interest in French culture or French food, but they do like French President Francois Hollande’s recent proposal to ban homework. While controversial, Hollande’s position is not new. Waldorf Schools, for example, run on a no-homework concept. Even some of the schools in my school district have MORE »

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5 Nuggets of Advice for New Dads

5 Nuggets of Advice for New Dads

Fatherhood is the toughest job you will ever have. It requires dedication, effort, and a heart filled with love. You will struggle, you will fail, but you will also experience joy like you’ve never known before. The good news is you have nine months to prepare for your new job. Here are five nuggets of advice that will help you to hone your mind, body, and emotions.

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A Father Bonds With His Tween Daughter Through Music

A Father Bonds With His Tween Daughter Through Music

My 12-year old daughter is obsessed with Taylor Swift. She has every album and has memorized every song. The walls of her room are covered with Taylor Swift posters and lyrics, and she wears her Taylor Swift t-shirt at least once a week. Although my wife finds my daughter’s obsession a bit peculiar, I fully MORE »

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