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…
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3 Ways You Need to Disappoint Your Teen
Our first time parenting a teenager was a little rough. We had no idea what we were doing. And I was that dad who always…
Finding Strength in Faith: A Father’s Guide to God’s Transformative Power During and After Divorce
Divorce is a journey fraught with emotional turmoil, leaving indelible scars on the hearts and minds of those involved. Families are torn apart, and individuals…
5 Moments a Dad Needs to Forgive and Forget
Partway through the afternoon’s soccer practice, Sam slipped on the turf and watched helplessly as his mistake turned into a goal against. As he got…
The Top 10 Ways Mothers Alienate Children from Their Fathers During Divorce
Divorce is often a tumultuous time for families, especially when children are involved. While both parents may strive to prioritize the well-being of their children,…
How Dads Can Cope with Being Served Divorce Papers
Divorce can be a devastating and emotionally challenging experience for anyone involved, and for fathers, the shock of being served divorce papers can feel particularly…
Navigating Divorce: A Guide to Successful Mediation for Fathers
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process for anyone involved, especially fathers. Mediation offers an alternative to the adversarial nature of traditional divorce…
5 Negative Things You Want Your Kids to Say
Would you buy a parenting book promising to help you raise unhappy kids? Of course not! As a parent, you certainly want your kids to…
3 Things You Need to Think About as Your Kids Get Older
On a normal Monday morning, I sat across from a 17-year-old young man for coffee. He was a senior in high school, about to go…
3 Ways to Negotiate With Children From a Master FBI Negotiator
Everything is a negotiation, especially with kids. Comedian Jim Gaffigan jokes that his youngest daughter acts as the ring leader for his other four kids…