Being a Committed Dad is “Far Past Amazing”

Being a Committed Dad is “Far Past Amazing”

For many years, our staff had opportunities to read children’s essays about their dads, and then interview some of the dads related to our Father of the Year Essay Contests. The contests gave kids opportunities to write about their dads, and we were always...
10 Tips for Talking to Your Son About Girls

10 Tips for Talking to Your Son About Girls

You remember being at that age dad, girls are definitely the hot topic. Make sure you’re the one having the important discussions on girls with your son. How do you do that? You have to be open, honest and ready to talk whether we’re laying out the facts...
Daddy-Daughter Dates: Benefits and Ideas

Daddy-Daughter Dates: Benefits and Ideas

  It’s that season again… That’s right, Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away. Some people boycott that “greeting card holiday,” and others see it as one more chance to show their love. To each his own. But a lot of good things do happen during February...
For Fathers, Being a Role Model Is 24 / 7 / 365

For Fathers, Being a Role Model Is 24 / 7 / 365

Some dads go out of their way to help other people. For example, one dad took an eleven-day trip halfway across the world as part of an outreach project for his church. Another dad spends a couple hours on many Friday evenings transporting supplies for a local soup...
Lance’s Descent Teaches Us About Being a Dad

Lance’s Descent Teaches Us About Being a Dad

Lance Armstrong had a lot riding on his reputation. His story was so inspiring. He was so easy to cheer for and admire. You might respect what he accomplished on a bicycle, which was unprecedented … the stuff of legend. Combine that with the fact that he’s a...