4 Times Most Dads Overreact
I stood in the kitchen scolding my 9-year-old son. I wanted him to understand the times we were living in and the value of money.…
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Manage Holiday Stress: Dealing With Family Drama
Spending time with family during the holidays can be one of the most beautiful parts of the season, but it often serves as a source…
4 Ways to Deal With Dad Guilt
It was a bright summer morning, and I rushed to get ready for my 45-minute commute to the office. With the kids out of school,…
5 Things to Do When Your Kid Isn’t Making the Grade
When I entered my junior year of high school, I had a lot of optimism. Almost immediately, all of it disappeared. I played soccer, which…
3 Ways to Validate Your Child’s Feelings
My daughter was frustrated at messing up the chords I was teaching her. She threw her guitar to the floor. “I can’t do it!” she…
5 Common Discipline Strategies Every Dad Should Avoid
Most parents have a basic understanding that disciplining a child is necessary in order for him or her to develop properly. However, parenting can often…
10 Ways to Be a Man of Integrity
In the 1925 U.S. Open, famed golfer Bobby Jones pulled a one iron out of his bag and addressed the ball. As he set up…
5 Ways to Overcome Emotionally Distant Father-Daughter Relationships
Bernie stood in the lobby of a New York high rise as scores of people passed by. He was waiting nervously for his daughter, Deanne,…
7 Things Your Kids Will Never Forget About You
It’s funny the things kids never forget about parents, the random memories that have a permanent spot in our minds. One of those for me…
5 Hurtful Things Dads Say About Their Daughters’ Bodies
I have three older sisters. They’re absolutely wonderful, but a house full of women can be a minefield for a boy. When I was a…