Lawrence fathers share joys of parenthood
Lawrence dads reflect on fatherhood teaching patience tolerance and understanding through the experiences of their children. They cite lessons from everyday life with teens toddlers and young adults including insights from local professionals and leaders such as Mayor Mike Amyx Chancellor Robert Hemenway and business owners across Lawrence.
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Robert Hemenway
Kansas University
Lawrence
Hemenway
Mayor Amyx Reflects On Lessons From Business Owner
Lawrence Mayor Mike Amyx quotes Waxman Candles owner Bob Werts about listening to community needs for progress and advises staying calm and not overreacting to situations as a key final lesson.
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Bob Werts
Waxman Candles
Local Realtor Embraces Fatherhood Across Generations
Charles Gruber, a Lawrence realtor, reflects on becoming a father late in life after marrying Khabira. He adopted two teens earlier and later opened his home to a Colorado couple’s three young children, guiding them with a blend of yes-giving and steady care as his family grew through connections with grandchildren and mentoring roles.
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Khabira
Gruber
Colorado
Grubers
Jesse Gruber
Lily Gruber
Khalifa Binns
Lawrence
Binns
Mexico
Charles Gruber
Kristen Blosser
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