Pure Inspiration: A Boy’s Notes to His Dad
You may know that our mission at the National Center for Fathering is to inspire and equip dads. Today’s blog is pure inspiration. When you see these photos, you’ll agree.... Here’s what happened not long ago when a dad named Lane came home after a week-long work...
Daily Tips and Reminders Can Help You Be a Better Dad
Dads benefit from tips and insights about what our children need from us and how to make the most of our efforts.
Your Relationship to Your Child – Father of the Bride
Take advantage of the good times that come along with your children, and share your heart with them. Open up about the deep feelings you’ve developed through the years; communicate your most earnest desires for them; praise them for the developing character...
How to Find Your Fathering Comfort Zone
Do you ever feel lost or out of place as a father? New dads almost always feel intimidated by the idea of having a child. No one is ever quite prepared for such a radical change. (And that’s why we produced our free ebook, Forming a Lifelong Bond.) Even more...
Family Challenges and Issues – Father of the Bride
Fatherhood has plenty of rewards and great times that come with it ... and it throws you a fair share of curve balls.
Dad, Start a New Habit, Like One-on-one Time
Here's a Father’s Day challenge for you. (You have some lead time to think about how you can apply it.) Here it is: Start one new habit that will make a difference with your family. Think about one change you can make that will benefit your children or bring you...
Your Job Description: Defining What it Means to Be a Dad
At no time do we feel the need to figure out how to be a dad more than when we first become fathers. What about a job description for dads?
3 Principles to Help You Handle Parenting Challenges
“What’s your position on allowing teens to go out on school nights?” That’s the question we received from a dad not long ago. All parents face similar challenges and decisions as part of everyday life. Some other examples might be: How much computer, TV or iPod time...
Gratitude Can Help You As a Father
Here’s a question you might be asked a few times during the next few days: What are you thankful for? Probably the first things that come to mind are your family members—your kids and your wife, if you're married. If your family is healthy, you're gainfully employed,...
Roles of a Forever Father
A dad named Alan recently described his relationship with his kids this way: Part companion . . . part playmate . . . part teacher . . . part pastor . . . part chef . . . part butler . . . part judge and jury . . . part dart-gun target ....