5 Distorted Messages You’re Sending Your Teens About Dating
I remember when my son had his first “girlfriend.” My wife and I had a very strict rule barring all physical contact in teen dating.…
Author: Jude Sandvall
I am Jude Sandvall and I am a divorced, single father of 3 children. My divorce and the subsequent years are a case study in facing and overcoming the most difficult challenges in learning to thrive after divorce. I’ve been through it all including the court process, co-parenting, dating with kids and more!
5 Ways We Stink at Discipline
I feel like I’m constantly arguing with my teenage daughter about something. Sure, she will bring a bad attitude and disrespect into the house. But…
5 Ways to Connect with a Difficult Kid
Do you remember the ’80s movie Three Men and a Baby? There’s this scene where Tom Selleck’s character is reading an issue of Sports Illustrated to a baby. As…
7 Things Your Daughter Needs to Learn From You
I was standing on a ladder, covered in sawdust and drywall dust, replacing the closet doors in my son’s bedroom. My three-year-old daughter walked in,…
5 Scenarios Where Kids Don’t Need to Be Rescued
I consider it a monumental win if we get out the door on time. It doesn’t seem to matter where we are going; we’re likely…
3 Reasons to Step Up Your Game as a Dad
I was at a staff lunch a few weeks ago just to say thanks to my teammates for all their hard work through a busy…
3 Angles to Use When Talking to Your Kid About Porn
Last year, during my son’s football season, we played a team that couldn’t stop our offense. Every running play was successful, especially if our runners…
4 Unhealthy Beliefs Our Kids Confuse for Truth
Many years ago, I taught two students from the same graduating class who were both the epitome of the perfect student. They had strong family…
5 Things to Do When You’re Struggling to Connect with Your Kid
Bart Millard grew up with an abusive father. After Bart became a grown man, his father changed, repented for what he had done, and reconciled…
6 Habits to Keep Yourself Sharp as a Dad
Have you ever tried to prepare dinner with a dull knife? It’s a lot of work. Instead of nice, even slices, that chicken breast will…