If you choose a battle, Dad, prepare yourself to fight that battle and win that battle.
First Hero, First Love: A Dad’s Role for Sons and Daughters
“To a girl, a father is her first love. To a boy, a father is his first hero.” How can you do your best in each role?
The Extent of Fatherlessness
If it were classified as a disease, fatherlessness would be an epidemic worthy of attention as a national emergency. The impact of fatherlessness can be seen in our homes, schools, hospitals and prisons.
Meeting Your Daughter’s Date (see Video)
We’re excited to have exclusive access to a clip from the movie Courageous. In this scene, a dad meets a young man who has come by to take his daughter out for a ride.
When did you know you were a man? (See Video)
The movie Courageous has powerful insights for dads in just about every scene, including one that asks us to ponder the question, "When did you know you were a man?"
The 2nd Most Important Book Your Kids Will Ever Read
Do your children know your philosophy on life? Do they know what your core values are, and where you stand on important topics that impact their lives? Have you ever thought about putting it in writing?
Single Dads Dating: “Meet Your New Stepmother”
Soon after my divorce in 2000, I became the primary custodian of my two sons CJ and Brandon. I remarried in 2007, but those years as a single parent gave me a different perspective on fatherhood and the task of training my sons in the world of dating and relationships.
Ways to Protect Your Child’s Innocence
Just last month, a statistic was released that should be a concern for fathers: For the first time since 1990, there was an increase in teen pregnancies in 2006 (by 3%).
Are you a Facebook father?
Is your child on Facebook? Are you? Many dads have expressed concern about social networking sites because they can be an open door for children to make bad decisions and perhaps even have dangerous online interactions with others. Those are legitimate concerns, and it’s important to be involved so you can watch for areas where your child might need help or protection.