I was recently asked about how I celebrate Mother's Day as a single father. It took me a moment to think about the question. Then I realized that, for the single dad, Mother's Day is actually about our children. I also found that when I have shared my Mother's Day experiences at SingleDad.com, there seemed to be a common theme among single dads like me who have discovered new relationships with their children as well as with the mother of their children.
One of a father's key roles, from the moment he becomes a dad, is resource management. It's part of the vital task of providing for his family.
Countless studies have shown that growing up with a father increases boys' school performance and decreases their risk of committing a crime and abusing drugs and alcohol. Here are eight more ways dads influence boys—whether they live in the home or stay involved on a regular basis.
An amazing story of hope comes from Texas high school football. Kris Hogan, coach of the Faith Christian Lions in Grapevine, looked at his team’s schedule and noticed that they’d be playing against Gainesville State School, a correctional facility for teens. Leading up to that game, he had an out-of-the-box idea:
Singing is something I don't do particularly well. I used to be in plays and musicals as a young buck. My 2nd grade performance of "You’re the Inspiration" by Chicago at our talent show was solid gold.
by Byron Ricks – I remember when I first became aware of my out-of-control father-anger. One frigid winter morning when I was 15, my mother woke me …
Super Bowl XLIII-winning head coach Mike Tomlin wrote a commentary called "Fatherhood Comes First, Then the Game" in USA Today for the Friday before the big game.
Why should your daughter or stepdaughter participate in sports and physical activity? To be more healthy (in mind & body), feel better about herself, learn new skills, stay off alcohol & drugs, defer sexual activity, and … TO HAVE FUN!
Some fun personal and practical family activities to celebrate without feeling the “Valentine Blues” that often come for single dads.
Building strong relationships with our children starts with spending time with them. The more difficult part is the follow through.
Dad, do you want to know how much your presence is worth this holiday season? That's "presence"–like your time, being there with your family–not "presents," as in gifts. What is your presence worth to your children?
Experiences and advice from RJ, Jesse & Jon from SingleDad.com on surviving the holidays.
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? Do they see you and your wife having discussions about money?...
by Neil Chethik Phil Holman wanted to be "the Disneyland Dad." It was his first summer since the divorce, and the Michigan father of two had planned a whirlwind experience for his young sons: amusement parks, zoo trips, baseball games, the state fair, and evenings at...
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...
A Dad’s Point-Of-View by Bruce Sallan 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. Some people actually...
by Chad Rath 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...
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. Is there anything magical about having a meal together? There could be....
by RJ Jaramillo I was recently asked about how I celebrate Mother's Day as a single father. It took me a moment to think about the question. Then I realized that, for the single dad, Mother's Day is actually about our children. I also found that when I have shared my...
One of a father's key roles, from the moment he becomes a dad, is resource management. It's part of the vital task of providing for his family. Typically, we think of provision in the context of finances—earning an adequate salary to help meet the family’s needs, or...
by Byron Ricks Countless studies have shown that growing up with a father increases boys' school performance and decreases their risk of committing a crime and abusing drugs and alcohol. Here are eight more ways dads influence boys—whether they live in the home or...
An amazing story of hope comes from Texas high school football. Kris Hogan, coach of the Faith Christian Lions in Grapevine, looked at his team’s schedule and noticed that they’d be playing against Gainesville State School, a correctional facility for teens. Leading...
by Ryan Zimmerman Singing is something I don't do particularly well. I used to be in plays and musicals as a young buck. My 2nd grade performance of "You’re the Inspiration" by Chicago at our talent show was solid gold. However, once I started sprouting a moustache...
by Byron Ricks I remember when I first became aware of my out-of-control father-anger. One frigid winter morning when I was 15, my mother woke me to go with her to the welfare office on Chicago’s West Side. She’d received a notice that her check was being held due to...