Currents June 2026 (English and Spanish)
When I was growing up, there was a song sung in the children’s meetings at church that always hurt my young heart a little. The chorus started with, “Fathers are…
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The Tires That Didn’t Go Flat (English and Spanish)
When I was in graduate school, my wife and I had one car, so I would usually bike or rollerblade to school so that she had access to the car…
Tenet Reflection from Cameroon (English and Spanish)
TENET: “We value the irreplaceable role of fathers and build interdependent relationships with men.” A real father is not only a provider, but also a protector, mentor, teacher, and emotional…
Currents June 2025
My muscles are sore this week. My husband and I started a new workout program after finishing our last one and taking a few weeks off, and now it hurts…
Father’s Footsteps from Foosball to Forever (English and Spanish)
Lead image via StockCake As a kid, I remember the day my dad brought home a foosball table that he found at Sam’s Club. We were all excited, but especially…
Honor Thy Father
Lead photo credit: Kathleen Stimpson “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” – Exodus 20:12…
Fatherhood Matters: The Untold Connection to Body Image (English and Spanish)
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…
Currents June 2024
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 Father’s Bond
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…
The Forgotten Protectors
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…
I’ve Walked a Mile
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.…
Like Father, Like Son
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…