6 Thoughts for Dads of Special-Needs Children
Fathers who have special-needs children or kids with life-threatening diseases face daunting challenges. Not only are their families more financially stressed, but the emotional, physical and relational strains of caring for a child will impact the entire family. But...
Kobe “Loved Being a Dad”: Fathers & Time
by Ken R Canfield, Ph.D. I join with many around the world this week in mourning the lives lost in the tragic helicopter crash in California—NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. While all nine people deserve to be memorialized, it makes sense...
3 Reasons to Honor Moms
Dads, you’re ready to honor your mother and your children’s mother this Sunday … aren’t you? I hope Mother’s Day is something you throw yourself into, because moms deserve it—and it’s good for us and for our kids. By now you have probably made arrangements for...Children Need to Be Adopted
One evening after I had finished speaking to a gathering of men, a huge, burly man came up to talk to me. The guy was a mountain; I could picture him chewing up quarterbacks and spitting them out. My first instinct was to run, but as he got closer I noticed that there...Single Dads and Expectations
If you’re a recently divorced dad, be prepared to see a side of your kids you’ve never seen before. Kids who have been through a divorce often act in certain ways. As a single dad, you need to know what to watch for—and how to respond. Here are some common...Facebook Feed
“Your kids need to hear again and again that the divorce had nothing to do with them; this was a problem between Mom and Dad, and it was not their fault in any way. Keep repeating that to them, even when you know they’re sick of hearing it.” Read more from Keith Zafren at fathers.com
Talking About the Divorce: 5 Things Kids Need to Hear - National Center for Fathering
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I’ve learned some things about being a great divorced dad, especially about communication. Here are my best pieces of advice for fellow divorced dads about talking with your kids after the divorce.Those three words, “I love you” -- spoken to our child with sincerity and backed up with actions -- can demonstrate support, encouragement, tenderness, and caring as much as anything else we do.
Dad, remember the great power you have to build your kids up or tear them down -- often through your words.
What would happen if you left your job tomorrow? Sure, it might be a big hassle for everyone, but in a few weeks or a month, they would bring in someone else to replace you. Now, what about at home? Read more @ fathers.com ...
Work or Family: Where Are You Indispensable, Dad? - National Center for Fathering
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It’s a classic work-family dilemma. We want to support our kids, but our jobs are important too. They help define who we are as men.