Winning Battles or Hearts? Influencing Your Children’s Character
Beyond behavior battles: Build your child’s character by investing in a stronger relationship. That, more than rules, is crucial for long-term influence.
Chores to Careers: Cultivating a Strong Work Ethic in Your Kids
Invest in your children’s future by helping them develop a strong work ethic. Chores are character-building opportunities and your work provides examples.
“The Worst Dad Ever”: Patience & Poise for Fathers
Part of our kids’ job is to test their fathers’ patience. We need to balance teaching them a lesson with keeping our poise as they grow and learn.
Why I Had My Son Ditch School to Take Some Cuts in the Cage
Is it ever OK to skip school? One dad shares insights about balancing academics and athletics, and the value of strategic skill development.
Time: Are You Spending or Investing?
As fathers, we need to invest every minute of our time wisely. Strengthening bonds with our children is clearly one of the highest-yield investments.
5 Ways Dads Can Protect Their Kids from Digital Dangers
by David Tucker: Discover 5 essential strategies for dads to create a safe plan for their children as they interact with media and the digital world.
Know When to Pick Your Battles, Dad
Jay Payleitner: Some battles with your kids aren’t really worth the trouble. But if you choose a battle, dad, be ready for it. Here’s how.
Connecting Through Fashion: Understanding Your Daughter’s Unique Style
Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield: Your daughter’s style expresses who she is, and a wise dad enters in and seeks to understand that part of her.
Winning and Losing in Father-Child Contests
Should we let our kids when we’re competing against them? It can be difficult for a dad. And it might require an attitude adjustment.
Dad Tucks In
by Jay Payleitner: The benefits are many. Mom gets a break. Dad gets a clear assignment and a daily chance to spend one-on-one time.