Lead photo: Canva free picture by Crystal Sing Fatherlessness is a widespread issue that affects individuals and families in various ways. From emotional development to economic stability, the absence of…
“We value the irreplaceable role of fathers and build interdependent relationships with men.” I recently saw a unique interaction and learned a lesson from Big Ocean Women founder Carolina Allen…
This month we honor and celebrate that often women find great strength and synergy in partnership with men. “We value the irreplaceable role of fathers and build interdependent relationships with…
A few months ago I read a post on Facebook describing the way a father bonds with his children and the mutual benefits associated with their interactions. The article explained…
Can I share something? A story? Or maybe it is more of a moment, really, but there is an image from my daily wanderings that I have been unable to…
Men are capable providers and protectors of families. As found in one of our tenets at Big Ocean Women, we believe that “active and engaged fathers make a critical difference…
There is a familiar indigenous proverb that I have recently gained a deeper appreciation for: You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.…
Here at Big Ocean Women we believe that active and engaged fathers make a critical difference in the lives of their children, home and community. Many research studies suggest that…
I remember in my youth going to funerals and being bored to tears. Except for those memorializing people I was very close to, I avoided them like the plague. I…
This month’s tenet celebrates the irreplaceable role of fathers, and then adds a twist–our need to build interdependent relationships with men. These are two vital concepts, often dismissed as outdated…
Our June tenet declares our gratitude for the fathers in the world and our desire to build interdependent relationships with men. We want to take this opportunity to express our…
A few weeks back I was able to attend a conference for women – with some of my favorite women! It was a full weekend, and my motherhood, wifehood, and…
