10 Ways to Separate Ignorance From Willful Disobedience
Author Steve Farrar wrote about the time he and his sons visited a conference center. Just outside the main entrance was a clear sign: “Stay…
Category: Practical Advice
5 Tools for Fighting Well With Your Teen
I hate conflict. I have teenagers. So conflict’s going to happen, and parent teenager conflict can be especially trying. I remember years ago having an…
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…
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…
Why Self-Care Is Vital During The Holidays
The holidays are family gatherings, unending shopping, a plethora of social groups, and a source of stressful situations for many. Since your calendar can quickly…
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…
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 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…
Surround Yourself with People Who Hold You to a Higher Standard than You Hold Yourself
There’s some interesting research in social psychology explaining how most people form their peer groups. Especially as children and adolescents, but often as adults, people…
3 Damaging Ways Dads Justify Themselves
“We lie best when we lie to ourselves,” wrote Stephen King. It’s scary to think about what we lie to ourselves about as dads. On…