Jay Payleitner

Jay Payleitner

Jay Payleitner

Regular Contributor

Jay Payleitner is a long-time friend who has worked alongside NCF for nearly 30 years—most notably as producer and partner for our Today’s Father radio program, which aired from 1993-2016—and has contributed numerous articles to fathers.com. (See those archived below.)

Jay spent a decade at three Chicago ad agencies writing and producing commercials for airlines, eggs, Kroger, and Corona. He also led the creative team that named SunChips. Turning freelance, Jay spent two decades creating thousands of radio spots, specials, and PSAs for Prison Fellowship, Salvation Army, Red Cross, National Center for Fathering, and others. He served as Executive Director of the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative and speaks nationally on parenting. marriage, and finding your life purpose. Most notably, Jay has written more than 25 books including 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad52 Ways to Connect as a CoupleThe Newlywed Year, and What If God Wrote Your Bucket List? His books have been translated into ten languages and sold more than one-half million copies. Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in the Chicago area where they raised five awesome kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood. There’s much more at jaypayleitner.com.

Recent Articles by Jay Payleitner

A Script for Your Call with Dad on Father’s Day (Or Any Day)

by Jay Payleitner: Both parties do care, and both generations would probably like to communicate more effectively.

A Gift for Your Ten-Year-Old

by Jay Payleitner: When a child learns one of these household maneuvers, they feel like they’ve been invited into the inner circle.

Laugh with Them. Cry with Them.

by Jay Payleitner: When a child reveals a clear emotion, reflect their demeanor back to them. Celebrate with them in their joy or join them in their sorrow.

A Gift for Your Ten-Year-Old

A Gift for Your Ten-Year-Old

by Jay Payleitner: When a child learns one of these household maneuvers, they feel like they’ve been invited into the inner circle.

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Laugh with Them. Cry with Them.

Laugh with Them. Cry with Them.

by Jay Payleitner: When a child reveals a clear emotion, reflect their demeanor back to them. Celebrate with them in their joy or join them in their sorrow.

read more
See the Glory

See the Glory

How to Be a Better Dad by Jay Payleitner – Be grateful for each season of fatherhood while you’re in the midst of it.

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Dads: Give Noogies

Dads: Give Noogies

by Jay Payleitner – The joy of being a dad should overflow into making physical connections with sons and daughters at every age and stage.

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