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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Confessions of a Tired Dad
It feels like it’s been a long week already, and I’m tired. Work takes its toll, as does the work of parenting. And I know—love…