4 Meaningful Gifts for Your Kids
Each December, we hear a lot about simplifying our holiday routine, and there’s something to be said for that. In some families, the tradition that seems to be the most dominant and lasting is feeling worn out, frustrated and fed up. Sarcasm abounds when it comes to...
5 “Main Things” for Busy Dads
Dad, are you a going a million miles an hour? In today’s world, one of the enemies of having closely connected families life is how busy we all are. It’s so easy to get distracted and off track from our families, which should be among our highest priorities. You...
Make Every Day Like Father’s Day
by Dr. Ken Canfield “Happy Father’s Day” from all of us fathers.com. No, I haven’t changed the calendar or lost my mind. I know this isn’t the middle of June. At fathers.com, we’re about inspiring and equipping men to be the best dads they can be. And that means that...
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Thankful
The holidays can bring great times for fathers and their kids. And Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to teach our children—and model for them—what it means to be thankful. (Although it shouldn’t be just a once-a-year thing.) A researcher from the University of...
Home from Work: 15 Seconds
“The most important fifteen seconds of a man’s day is when he walks in the door after work.” A dad recently made that comment to one of our staff members, crediting one of the pioneers of the fathering movement, the late Dave Simmons, for making the point. What’s the...
Just Keep Learning and Growing. Just Be Dad.
A Balanced Perspective on Fatherhood by Brock Griffin As you know, fatherhood is a joy! ... and sometimes, not so much. The longer I am a dad, the more I’m humbled about the role. I talk to more and more men who are having difficulties with their kids, and they...
Treat Your Daughter Like Royalty
Insights Straight from Girls by Michelle Watson, PhD, LPC With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give you an all-access pass behind the curtain of a girl’s heart from the vantage point of a few courageous girls who shared...
5 Things Never to Say to Your Kids
There are a number of different things you never want to say to your children. Here are 5 important things we think you should NEVER say to your kids. Other Tools for the Journey: 3 Tips for Becoming a Good Listener to Your Son 5 Things Every Kid Must Get from Dad 5...
5 Ways to Connect With Your Daughter
Dad, connecting with your daughter is one of the most important things you can do with her. Setting time aside for moments to connect can shape the way that she will expect to be treated when she is older. What example are you setting? For a full list of ways to...
Just Use Your Words Wisely. Just Be DAD.
How to Use Your Speech to Build Up Your Children by Randell D. Turner, Ph.D. From our earliest days on the playground, we’ve heard this familiar quote: “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can never hurt you.” Although those may have been useful words...