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While most people might be used to thinking of birth certificates as unalterable legal documents, there are some circumstances in which you can make changes. We put together this guide to answer the frequently asked questions about amending a birth certificate to correct mistakes, change the name of a parent, adopt a child, make a gender...
Though not yet mainstream, hoverboards are fast becoming one of the most popular modes of personal transportation. Resembling motorized skateboards or scooters, hoverboards are futuristic two-wheeled, hands-free, contraptions that enable the rider to glide through city streets and travel on suburban roadways and sidewalks effortlessly, moving up to 10 miles per hour. Recently, they have become...
There’s been a lot of discussion in recent years around the connection between birth order and success. Most studies have come to similar conclusions: Those born first are generally most likely to be successful in life. In fact, a 2014 article by Scientific American cited statistics from a recent study conducted by scientists from the University...
Fathers have such a profound impact on our lives, which is why honoring them on Father’s Day is so important. Both biological fathers and those who voluntarily take on the role of fathering those who need it the most have traditionally been a source of strength, protection, and great wisdom within the family structure, helping...
As we approach another Father’s Day, it’s once again time to reflect on the profound impact that our fathers, husbands, and sons (who are fathers of our grandchildren) have had on our lives. Archetypally, the role of the father in the family structure has long been one of strength, wisdom, and provision. However, this has...
While your children may be up at the crack of dawn when they stay home with you all day, getting up on time for school can be a challenge for many children once they begin their formal education. If Mondays seem to be the absolute worst for getting up on time, employing these simple strategies...
Whether you are an expectant first-time father or have already become a new dad, chances are that your life has changed in some surprising and unexpected ways. The transition into new fatherhood can be an uncertain time but also a time of great blessing and profundity unlike anything you have ever experienced. For the new...
Dad humor has long been a favorite in popular culture, and nothing is better than sharing a joke with dad on Father’s Day. Archetypally, fathers in our culture have been cast as the “distant parent,” who gets easily annoyed much to the delight of his children, or as the “bumbling parent,” who doesn’t quite know...
While most people agree that having a strong male role model in their lives can help boys grow up to be well-adjusted men, it can be difficult to be the role model your son needs when he doesn’t live with you. If it’s your goal to remain an important figure in his life, here are...
While it can be relatively easy to maintain a good relationship with your dad when you live in the same house, it can be a little trickier when you live far way. If you’re planning to move to another town or state, reviewing these four ideas for staying close to your dad could help you...