How do you maintain your motivation and commitment as a dad? According to our own research on fatherhood, high commitment is the number-one sign or predictor of an effective father. And if you’re reading this, then there’s a good chance that describes you—you’re a...
For most men, being a new father ignites some new feelings that don’t really come from any other experiences in life. Maybe you’re a new dad who is in the middle of this, maybe these thoughts will bring back some fond memories, or maybe you’re...
by Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD, LPC Dad, there’s something important you need to know about your daughter. Here it is, short and to the point: When a girl or woman knows and feels she is loved by her dad, she will have: greater confidence stronger inner fortitude...
As a father, it’s good if you actively observe April Fool’s Day—not by playing cruel tricks on your children, but by celebrating those relationships with lots of laughter. Victor Borge said, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two...
Holy Week is a great time to remind and challenge you about one of the most profound ways you can influence your children—in faith and spiritual matters. There’s a wide range of approaches to faith, just like there are many different traditions for the Easter holiday....