The beginning of the school year is a great time to communicate that your child’s education is important and you’ll be there to support him.
What’s your secret to a strong family?
Dad, what's your secret to bonding with your children? There is compelling research on what makes a great father, as detailed in the 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers book.
Have Kids’ Sports Gone Too Far?
Do you know parents who take their children's sports pursuits to an extreme?
Tools for Getting Through to Your Preschooler
Preschoolers amaze us. They are learning so much so quickly, trying to make sense of the world around them.
Fathering: Discover the Football Factor
On a Saturday afternoon, while his wife was out running errands, Brian was in his family room watching the Northcoast University Mudpuppys, his alma mater, play the Merrick State Generals, their rival. With a tie score and time running out, he sat on the edge of his recliner yelling, “What do you mean holding?” As if somehow he could change the referee’s mind; he was so into the game that he remained oblivious to his children jumping on the couch and running amuck until one of them passed in front of the TV.
Five Father’s Day Ideas for Single Dads
Being a single dad isn't all work. In fact, sometimes it's great fun. So with Father's Day coming up, here are five ideas to keep in mind that will be good for you, and your kids. Some of these ideas pertain to this Father's Day, and others will have an impact for years to come. So here’s wishing you and your kids a Happy Father’s Day, and a great summer.
3 Tips for Talking to Kids about Money Challenges
In today's economy, we're bombarded with all kinds of messages, and chances are your kids have heard some of the doom and gloom news as well. They're probably wondering, How's that affecting our family?
Create a Satisfying Summer with the Kids
from Neil Chethik: Suggestions on how to make summers with the kids a satisfying experience that can also help heal the wounds of divorce.
Give Your Children a Head Start – You’re the Key
In 2009, the National Head Start Association held its 36th Annual National Training Conference in Orlando. In line with the theme, "Beyond the Boundaries: New Approaches and New Strategies," the conference highlighted various ways to improve the quality of early childhood education for the families they serve. One of the suggested ideas was to get fathers more involved.
There’s No Such Thing As Quality Time
A Dad’s Point-Of-View
I keep learning this great lesson. It's something I know, but seem to have to experience repeatedly for it to sink into my stubborn head. With kids, there's no such thing as quality time, only quantity time.
The Lion Outside My Door
The sun shone brightly through the windows as my kids played together all throughout our home. As I walked into the living room, I noticed the front door had been left open, presumably by one of the kids. With a tinge of frustration I walked over to the door to close it, calling out to the kids to make sure to leave the front door shut.
Family Dinner … Why?
What is your family schedule like? Does it ever seem like all the family members are going in different directions all the time? One way to fight that trend is to make dinner time a priority.
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Mental Map Fatherhood
by Dale Sadler Do you ever feel lost as a father? Does it seem like your idea of what should be happening ... isn't? Maybe the path your child is taking or the level of success he is achieving doesn't quite match up with your timeline? I struggle with this. My son is...
Simple Truths for Dads Facing Barriers
Although divorced dads may identify with this most easily, every dad faces relationship barriers of some kind, and all dads can benefit from being reminded about a few simple truths. Not long ago, we heard from a divorced dad whom we'll call Mike. He's been through...
Priceless Video: A Philly Father Forgives
Maybe you saw the funny and engaging replay of the father and daughter at the baseball game in Philadelphia a while back: Steve Monforto made a great catch on a foul ball, a dream he has had since he started attending Phillies games at three years old. He celebrated...
Find Healing with Your Dad
Where are you in your relationship with your father? Surely some of you reading today don't want to think about your dad because there's too much pain there. Maybe you're thinking, What good would it do? Others have a good relationship with dad, but there’s a lot of...
Growing as You Prepare for Fatherhood
by Wintergreen If you're expecting a child, here's a word of caution about what happens all-too-frequently for a dad-to-be: Shortly after his newborn's birth, he holds his baby feeling totally amazed, quite overwhelmed and thinking to himself, Gee, you're so small;...
Are you a Facebook father?
Is your child on Facebook? Are you? Many dads have expressed concern about social networking sites because they can be an open door for children to make bad decisions and perhaps even have dangerous online interactions with others. Those are legitimate concerns,...
Back to School – Now the Fun Begins!
Is it hard for you to believe another school year is about to start? That first day back at school is a benchmark occasion for your child -- no matter what his age. And dad, it's also a call to action for you. The beginning of the school year is a great time to...
What’s your secret to a strong family?
Dad, what's your secret to bonding with your children? There is compelling research on what makes a great father, as detailed in the 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers book. But along with that, we must also allow every dad room to find his own expressions of...
Have Kids’ Sports Gone Too Far?
Do you know parents who take their children's sports pursuits to an extreme? In his recent book Until It Hurts, Mark Hyman looks at the American culture of youth sports and wonders if things have become overly intense or even abusive. He addresses the tendency in...
Tools for Getting Through to Your Preschooler
by Annye Rothenberg, Ph.D Preschoolers amaze us. They are learning so much so quickly, trying to make sense of the world around them. Preschoolers’ conversations are fascinating as they try to piece information together: looking for the sugar bugs on their teeth after...
Fathering: Discover the Football Factor
by David Justus On a Saturday afternoon, while his wife was out running errands, Brian was in his family room watching the Northcoast University Mudpuppys, his alma mater, play the Merrick State Generals, their rival. With a tie score and time running out, he sat on...
Five Father’s Day Ideas for Single Dads
by Len Stauffenger Being a single dad isn't all work. In fact, sometimes it's great fun. So with Father's Day coming up, here are five ideas to keep in mind that will be good for you, and your kids. Some of these ideas pertain to this Father's Day, and others will...