Parenting Wisdom Thanks to the Military While surveying social media and the mainstream press over the weekend, I observed a host of tributes and stories about Veteran’s Day. That’s the way it should be. There were some great ones. What I didn’t see though was how being a veteran and serving in the military has impacted men as parents. Since this site is all about being superb … [Read more...] about What Military Service Taught Me About Being a Dad
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Providing Your Kids with an Anchor of Faith
A Powerful Faith Moment Have you ever witnessed a moment and been overcome with emotion? It happened to me this weekend. It was a simple gesture. A dad hugged his son. Yet, it was in an unusual and once-in-a-lifetime setting for both of them. It took place right after the dad baptized his son. And for some unexplained reason my heart was filled with joy and my eyes began … [Read more...] about Providing Your Kids with an Anchor of Faith
Parenting Is a Team Sport – Learn the Basics
Unappreciated Dad Moments We have a few catchphrases in our house. Some I’ve explained on this site already. Others will have to wait for another day. I imagine most families have some oft-repeated utterances. Or at least I hope we’re not the only family with a host of “dad’isms” that embarrass and annoy the kids. For example, whenever we have to loop back around … [Read more...] about Parenting Is a Team Sport – Learn the Basics
How My Stepfather Became My Dad: 5 Lessons Learned
An Unexpected Twist Life is full of twists and turns. Some put us on a path for which we are thankful. Still others turn us around and point us towards struggle and defeat. Just before sixth grade, my life – and my mom’s and brother’s – underwent a significant twist. In fact, it was a life-changing event. Thankfully, it was a massively positive turn of events. It was … [Read more...] about How My Stepfather Became My Dad: 5 Lessons Learned
How to Survive Your Child’s Emotional Tornado: What You Need to Hear
We had a tornado blow through our home recently. Not literally, thankfully. And no one was injured, although they might have been if things had gone just slightly differently. No, this tornado was very localized and I would venture to say it has struck in other homes on occasion. This kind of tornado, unlike the real ones that take down houses and destroys lives, normally … [Read more...] about How to Survive Your Child’s Emotional Tornado: What You Need to Hear