As you celebrate Father’s Day and possibly give gifts to your dad, be sure to also honor him for what he has meant to you through the years.

As you celebrate Father’s Day and possibly give gifts to your dad, be sure to also honor him for what he has meant to you through the years.
As dads, our present and future are critically linked to our past. Use these questions to gain perspective on your fathering.
Whether our dads were mostly positive or negative in our lives, they have a profound impact on how we father our kids.
Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield: If you feel angry, sad or confused on Father’s Day, here are some truths to hold to and suggested steps to take.
by Jay Payleitner: Both parties do care, and both generations would probably like to communicate more effectively.
Your children may honor you on Father’s Day. And you can do something similar for your dad or a significant father figure.
Gaining insights about our fathers (or lack of a father) will give us needed perspective on our own fathering.
All children—at any age—need to be blessed verbally by their dads. Something isn’t quite complete without it.
Neil’s dad wasn’t perfect, but he demonstrated the kind of commitment that it takes to be an effective father.
How to Be a Better Dad by Sam Jones. “My challenge was figuring out how to give my children something I never received from my father.”
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