4 Ways to Avoid Temptation
“How do you handle temptation while being away from your family?” somebody recently asked. This is an important question. It’s a question we dads need…
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7 Things Every Teenager Needs to Hear
7 Things Every Teenager Needs to Hear Raising kids is probably the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. Whenever it seems like I’m figuring…
5 Benefits in Setting a Good Example for Your Child
5 Benefits in Setting a Good Example for Your Child When my daughter was heading into high school, we were discussing the topic of underage drinking.…
3 Questions You Need to Ask Your Son Regularly
3 Questions You Need to Ask Your Son Regularly My favorite teacher in high school was my twelfth-grade literature teacher. In part, I liked…
7 Things Your Daughter Needs to Learn From You
I was standing on a ladder, covered in saw and drywall dust, replacing the closet doors in my son’s bedroom. My three-year-old daughter walked…
Jim Valvano and the Power of Believing in Your Kids
What was the greatest moment in college basketball? Even if you aren’t old enough to remember 1983, you have probably seen the clip. Derek…
3 Signs You’re Growing Old Instead of Growing Up
This May, I’ll turn 42. With each passing year, I seem to realize a bit more just how important it is that I’m being…
5 Ways Recreational Sports Is Ruining Our Family Life
Organized sports can do wonders for dads, moms, and kids alike. But some families get lost down the rabbit hole. So here’s a good…
Life Is Not About Me
Imagine a young couple with a newborn infant. The economy is bad, she’s at home with the baby, and he’s doing everything in his…
Leaving a Legacy as a Single Father
Legacy—now there’s a word we don’t often use in everyday conversation. It’s the sort of word that carries both mystery and prestige. We may…