Category Archives: Fathers

“Kids spell love T-I-M-E.” ~Dr. Ken Canfield, Founder and President, National Center for Fathering Life with a baby seemed like a never-ending series of diaper changing and baby-feeding; I could not get a thing done around the house. One day … Continue reading →

For Father’s Day many years ago, my then 6-year-old daughter bought her dad a coffee mug at the school store that said, “World’s Best Mom.”  She said it was the only present left at the store. Sixteen years later, my … Continue reading →

“Hang tough.” ~ Timmy Donahue (my father) to me “Be yourself – don’t let anyone make you feel you can’t be yourself.” ~Glenn Gawinowicz (my husband) to my son A thank you card from the kids: Thanks, Dad, for taking … Continue reading →

My guiding principles in life are to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring. ~ Prince William (whose mother died when he was 15) Being a dad is not an easy job under any circumstances, but going it alone, due to … Continue reading →

“Fathers Do Not Mother” –  Kyle D. Pruett, MD., Author of Fatherneed Fathers and mothers typically have very different styles in how they approach the job of parenting.  They each provide their children with very different experiences and give them … Continue reading →