by Justin Ricklefs This past year, 8 or 10 of us mid-30’s to mid-40’s type friends have started playing pick up basketball at 5:30 a.m. at our high school alma mater. It’s been a day I’ve looked forward to each week, a great start to my Thursday morning. But in the...
Kids say some of the most amazing, humorous and often insightful things. And it happens repeatedly when they’re talking or writing about their dads. Through the years, our staff has read thousands essays from kids on the topic “What My Father Means to Me,” where they...
by Jay Payleitner So, dad, how did you do on Mother’s Day? Did you honor your bride? Did you remember to nudge your kids so they honored their mom? Did you honor your own mom? If you dropped the ball, I’m definitely not going to beat you up. That’s not my style. But I...
This summer, make some family memories under the stars! Stargazing can be a fun and educational way to bond with your kids and do something new. Check out NCF’s essential tips to planning a great night of stargazing for the...
Do you talk a lot to your young child? You probably do, but some recent research from psychologists at Stanford University found that talking is very important for helping to jump-start a little one’s brain. We know that those early years are critical for a child’s...