The One That Ends With Hope
Two children, one playground, and a story about the beliefs we pass on — or choose to change.
A fatherhood journal since 2001
Stories for the beautiful mess of family life.
Gregory Keer writes about raising boys, staying human, and finding the meaning tucked inside the back-seat arguments, late-night worries, and everyday wins.
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Teens Show Bulletproof Leadership
A parenting writer and high-school educator looks at the courage young people show when adults struggle to lead.
All’s Fair in Love and Bros
The back seat offers so much potential for sibling harmony. Somehow, it becomes a horizontal haven of havoc.
The Brass Tacks of Music Education
A sinister-looking black case comes home from school and opens a surprising new chapter in one family’s life.
Columns by Family Man
From one dad to another.
Warm, candid writing about the gap between the parent we mean to be and the one who shows up before coffee.
Take This With My Compliments
A cluttered living room leads to a lesson in giving praise clearly — and receiving it with grace.
Halloween is for Kids, Right?
A carefully planned trick-or-treat night reminds a father who the holiday really belongs to.
A Road Well Traveled
A college son’s winter-break road trip tests a father’s ability to trade worry for trust.
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Gregory Keer writes from inside the story.
More about Gregory“Twenty-three years ago, Family Man started for two reasons. One was because I felt more at home in being a dad than perhaps anything I had previously done in my life. As a writer, I wanted to speak about my experiences — the chaos, the absurd humor, the letdowns, and the little victories — to connect with other parents who might be going through similar things.”
Gregory Keer, Founder and Author of Family Man