Being a Committed Dad is “Far Past Amazing”

Being a Committed Dad is “Far Past Amazing”

For many years, our staff had opportunities to read children’s essays about their dads, and then interview some of the dads related to our Father of the Year Essay Contests. The contests gave kids opportunities to write about their dads, and we were always...
The Best Things to Say When Kids Are Competing

The Best Things to Say When Kids Are Competing

What’s the best way to handle ourselves at our kids’ sports events? Brad was frustrated by his son’s baseball schedule. After spring sign-ups, the family was notified the team would be starting “spring training” right away, and those pre-season skill-building sessions...
Mother’s Day: Could This Be the Best One Ever?

Mother’s Day: Could This Be the Best One Ever?

We didn’t talk to your mom or your kids’ mom, but here’s some wisdom from a group of ladies who are probably a lot like the moms in your life. We asked these moms, “What happened on your best Mother’s Day ever?” Here’s what we learned: Gifts are...
Kids Say THIS Is the Best Way to Be a Better Dad

Kids Say THIS Is the Best Way to Be a Better Dad

Part of the How to Be a Better Dad series As is often the case, the most profound truths are pretty simple. In essay contests we have conducted in different areas of the country, thousands of children wrote about “What My Father Means to Me.” We...
“You’re the worst dad ever!” How do you respond?

“You’re the worst dad ever!” How do you respond?

As fathers, kids can bring many different challenges our way, and often they test our patience and frustration level. It’s especially true when they get to be teenagers. They’re old enough and smart enough to think they have it all together and know what’s what, but...