4 One-Liners That Emotionally Stunt Our Sons
My mom suddenly passed away when I was 10 years old. My emotions were all over the place. A few weeks later, an adult snapped…
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5 Unhelpful Responses When Your Kids Are Misbehaving
“Daddy, am I still killing you?” One night, my 4-year-old asked me this question as I put her to bed. The saddened look on her…
5 Simple Comebacks When Your Child Gets Mouthy
I was just finishing dinner at a favorite restaurant with my two teenagers when it happened. A family a couple of tables away had a…
5 Priceless Summer Memories to Make on a Single Dad Budget
“What are your plans for the summer?” I asked my friend, a single mom, thinking she might mention a quick weekend getaway with her daughter.…
6 Questions When You Aren’t Sure How to Handle a Situation With Your Kid
If you’re like me, when my kids are having behavior challenges, I often don’t have a clue what to do. When our son was 6, his…
Dads’ Guide to Divorce: Step 1 – Clarify Your Vision and Direction
Welcome to the Dads’ Guide to Divorce series, where I aim to support fathers navigating the often tumultuous waters of divorce or life after it.…
9 Signs Your Kid May Be Experiencing Childhood Depression
Life was not easy for Peyton James. He was born two months premature and spent the first month of his life in the hospital on…
A Divorced Dad’s Guide to Handling Bad-Mouthing and Lies
Parental alienation is a distressing experience for any parent, especially when you’re a divorced dad looking forward to your parenting time. Discovering that your child…
4 Ways to Be a Great Summer Dad
When I reflect back on childhood summer memories, there is one image that always stands out—my dad. There were baseball games, beaches, mountains, cookouts. One glorious…
6 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Resolve Conflict
In our 15 years of marriage, my wife and I have worked hard to communicate and resolve conflict well. We’ve learned the importance of good…