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Dad, do you do your kids’ homework for them? On the other hand, do you even know if they have homework? At the start of a new school year, we should all be thinking about our role in our kids' education and how we can do our best in this area. Education is such an...
by Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield Dads of daughters, I know you want to be closer with your daughter and I know it’s often a challenge as she grows older while interpersonal dynamics become a bit more complex. And whether you’re a dad who is already dialed-in or a dad...
by Matt HavilandPart of the How to Be a Better Dad series A friend of mine once said, regarding fatherhood, “You know, when we’re gone it won’t be all the big vacations and trips to Disneyworld that our kids remember. It will be all of the little things we...
There are few things more vital to dads than finding ways to transfer our values to our children and other youth of the next generation. For many of us, the older we get and the more we think about the future, the more important this becomes as a goal and desire for...
by Ken Canfield, Ph.D. How do you want to be remembered, dad? What are you leaving behind for future generations? I have two examples of legacy and then some questions to ask yourself as you consider the legacy you’re creating with your family. First is Gary. He was...
Do your kids appreciate their freedom as Americans? Do they really understand that many of the privileges we enjoy are a direct result of sacrifices of men and women who have served our country? It’s easy for kids to grow up thinking Independence Day is about picnics,...
Dear Friend of Fathers, The National Center for Fathering would appreciate your consideration and help. We are in the midst of rebuilding the Center. A little over two years ago, I was encouraged to come back and provide leadership at NCF after being away for over...
Kids often write straight from the heart. Here at NCF, there are few things we like more than talking about great dads. We also know there’s nothing quite like hearing it from a child. So, this Father’s Day week, here’s another tribute to a dad written by a second...
How will you show appreciation for your dad this Father’s Day? Here’s a tribute from a man named Neil about his father. As he wrote, “All too often, so little is said about men who make great sacrifices for their children.” He continued: My dad was part of what Tom...
by Randell D. Turner, Ph.D.Part of the How to Be a Better Dad series “You were never supposed to learn how to be a man and a father all by yourself,” I said to the fourteen men sitting around the room. It’s a common message I repeat time and again whenever...
by Rick WertzPart of the How to Be a Better Dad series Full disclosure: I was pretty mixed up early in my fathering journey. The choices I made were short-sighted; I gave little regard to how my actions would impact my wife and children through the years. I made...
by Sam Jones Part of the How to Be a Better Dad series Being a dad has many challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. When I had my first child, I was eager to be the best dad I could be and a better dad than my father. I was very fortunate because my...