Six Tips for Husbands on Valentine’s Day (Including One that’s “Naughty”)
“For heaven’s sake get all shopping and ordering out of the way a week before February 14.” These are the wise words from Jay Payleitner, author of 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands: What Husbands Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage. It seems like a simple thing, but how often have you found yourself rushing to buy your bride something—anything—for Valentine’s Day? Buying a last-minute gift is naughty, and not in the good way. It tells your wife that you don’t consider her as a high priority. It tells your wife that you don’t really “see” who she is and what … [Read More...]
Being a Good Dad Outside Your Home
This week, I’m coming to you with a challenge ... It’s one thing to be a committed father in your own home to your own kids. But this week, can you take your commitment to Championship Fathering a step further and reach out to another child outside your home who needs a father figure? I thought of this after a mom named Kim wrote to us and told us that her husband, the father of her four children, died seven years ago. But Kim is well aware of the need her children have for a father’s love. One of her sons, Jonah, was at a family gathering when he asked his uncle: “Do you love … [Read More...]
DADS! Give Us Your Ideas!
As you might know, we are giving away two tickets to the Super Bowl this Saturday to a dad and his son or daughter. (You can place your vote on the most deserving dad here.) Since a lot of our attention at the Center has been focused on the game this week, I thought it would be appropriate to send a game-centered email ... As in, what games do you play with your kids? We want ideas of quirky, creative games you play so that your home life is fun. Here are a few we came up with, mostly centered on turning every day activities into fun games. I’m sure you have more, so leave your … [Read More...]
What MLK Taught Me About How to Be a Dad
“We don’t take black money.” Those were the cruel words my father-in-law, Dr. Little, heard when he was a young man at a public golf course in 1959. “Good,” he responded. “Because money is green.” He left his cash on the counter, turned around, and walked out the door to go play a round of golf. Later, he and his friends were escorted away by police for playing on a “whites only” course. Rather than exploding into a violent rage, as many others would have done, Dr. Little stayed calm and held his head high during his arrest. That highly publicized event and his … [Read More...]
