COVID Cabin Fever? 10 Ways to Connect with Your Kids
by Jay Payleitner Dads, all of us need to realize that our kids are watching. And how we respond during this crazy pandemic season is going to impact how they will respond to various crises in their own lives for decades to come. No pressure, Dad. But you have a bit...
12 Opportunities to Grow with Your Family During the COVID-19 Conundrum
by Dr. Ken Canfield Change happens; it’s inevitable. And when crises occur, we’re forced to adopt some new ways of living and relating. So, what has the COVID-19 pandemic prompted you to do? No doubt, we are washing our hands more frequently, we are more attuned to...
Why Isolation Can Be Good for Fathers and Families
by Rick Wertz Social distancing and self-isolation are terms very few had heard of just a few weeks ago. Now they are daily headlines and constant reminders. The encouragement early on was to practice good hygiene and keep your distance from someone who is sick. That...
Runaway: A Moving Video of a Father’s Love
You’re probably familiar with the Prodigal Son parable from the Bible. Here’s what you might call a more modern version depicting the depth of a father’s love, featuring the song “Runaway” by Jess Ray. (Unofficial video by Kevin McGlade.) The father in the...
Video: 3 Challenges for Dads for 2020
Did you make fathering resolutions earlier this month? Whether you did or not, this week’s guest blog can serve as a reminder and a challenge. Consider these three suggestions from our long-time friend, Rick Wertz: Make a commitment now to be the dad...Facebook Feed
“Focusing how you raise your kids on spiritual fruit and spiritual gifts will help you minimize failures and give the good memories a better place to stick.” See more from Brian Phipps in a new guest blog @ fathers.com ...
If I Could Go Back and “Father” 30-Year-Old Me - National Center for Fathering
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I would challenge that young man to focus the majority of his fathering efforts on teaching his kids two things ... and modeling one thing along the way.As a father, the goal isn’t perfection; it’s GROWTH—taking positive steps consistently.