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…
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5 Fears You Could Be Passing Along to Your Kids
“Daddy, can we sing?” My daughter begged me to get up on stage with her to sing a karaoke song. “No, Daddy doesn’t feel well,”…
10 Reasons Why You Can’t Be Replaced
The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum in Scotland is a treasure trove. You can learn a lot there about Livingstone’s son Robert. In 1863, when he…
3 Ways to Make Your Kids’ Childhood Better Than Yours
Jim Henson said, “Kids don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.” I remember growing up looking for people to…
5 Dangers of Doing Everything for Your Child
I was halfway through college when I realized I had no idea how to do my taxes. My dad always did them for me. Honestly,…
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 Deadly Reactions Dads Must Stop
“Gabby, do your chores.” Pretty much every night, my middle daughter is repeatedly told to do her chores. Her job is to remove trash from…
5 Things Your Daughter’s Harsh Inner Critic Is Saying to Her
Everyone else knew, but she didn’t. She had been dating a handsome, popular boy for several years. Being his girlfriend made her feel good until…
10 Ways to Make Your Family Laugh More
My dad made us laugh all the time. One of his favorite things to do to make us laugh was to dress up. On New…