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.…
Category: Masculinity
5 Times Your Kids Need to See You Angry
I looked at my wife and said, “I’m calling the principal.” I’m not normally that guy. I can count on one hand the number of…
Win Against the Odds
The underdog mentality is a powerful tool when combined with skill and a spirit determined to lead against tough odds. The greatest moments in sports…
5 Things A Dad Should Never Apologize For
There had been a meltdown in communication. A disagreement about one small detail of our day had snowballed into an uncommon explosion of built-up emotions.…
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…
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…
A Critical Question for Every Man and Every Father
At the age of 19, during my freshman year at college, I decided I wanted to become a pilot. So I went for it. When…
3 Fatherhood Approaches I’ve Tried So You Don’t Have To
While waiting at my gate at the Atlanta airport, I noticed some grandparents flying with a 5-year-old. These grandparents asked questions when the girl seemed…
10 Ways to Know You Are Being a Good Father
Carrying a 60-pound backpack in Colorado’s rocky wilderness is hard. If you are used to breathing air at sea level, the high altitude makes it…
3 Dad Mistakes to Stop Making
Almost 16 years ago, my wife decided to tell me she was pregnant while I was cooking. I won’t forget quickly going from standing at…