Countless studies have shown that growing up with a father increases boys' school performance and decreases their risk of committing a crime and abusing drugs and alcohol. Here are eight more ways dads influence boys—whether they live in the home or stay involved on a regular basis.
A Game of Hope (Must-See Video)
An amazing story of hope comes from Texas high school football. Kris Hogan, coach of the Faith Christian Lions in Grapevine, looked at his team’s schedule and noticed that they’d be playing against Gainesville State School, a correctional facility for teens. Leading up to that game, he had an out-of-the-box idea:
Sing it Loud and Sing it Proud!
Singing is something I don't do particularly well. I used to be in plays and musicals as a young buck. My 2nd grade performance of "You’re the Inspiration" by Chicago at our talent show was solid gold.
How to Overcome Anger Toward Your Father
by Byron Ricks – I remember when I first became aware of my out-of-control father-anger. One frigid winter morning when I was 15, my mother woke me …
“Fatherhood Comes First” says Super Bowl Coach
Super Bowl XLIII-winning head coach Mike Tomlin wrote a commentary called "Fatherhood Comes First, Then the Game" in USA Today for the Friday before the big game.
Ten Tips for Dads to Promote Daughters’ Sports
Why should your daughter or stepdaughter participate in sports and physical activity? To be more healthy (in mind & body), feel better about herself, learn new skills, stay off alcohol & drugs, defer sexual activity, and … TO HAVE FUN!
Valentine’s Day and the Single Dad
Some fun personal and practical family activities to celebrate without feeling the “Valentine Blues” that often come for single dads.
The BEST Thing for Your Kids
Building strong relationships with our children starts with spending time with them. The more difficult part is the follow through.
Maximize Your Holiday Presence
Dad, do you want to know how much your presence is worth this holiday season? That's "presence"–like your time, being there with your family–not "presents," as in gifts. What is your presence worth to your children?
Video Article: Single Dads and the Holidays
Experiences and advice from RJ, Jesse & Jon from SingleDad.com on surviving the holidays.
What if this were your LAST Christmas?
Here’s a simple but sobering exercise to help motivate you to make this your best holiday season ever. Think about this for a moment: What if this were your last holiday season?
Divorced Dads: Have a Conscious Commitment
Regardless of how little time you actually get to spend with your child, you're still his father. You may not be a father in the way you want to be, but yours is as real a father-child relationship as any. This is the one and only way that you can have a relationship with this child at this point.
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Give Your Children a Head Start – You’re the Key
In 2009, the National Head Start Association held its 36th Annual National Training Conference in Orlando. In line with the theme, "Beyond the Boundaries: New Approaches and New Strategies," the conference highlighted various ways to improve the quality of early...
There’s No Such Thing As Quality Time
A Dad’s Point-Of-View by Bruce Sallan I keep learning this great lesson. It's something I know, but seem to have to experience repeatedly for it to sink into my stubborn head. With kids, there's no such thing as quality time, only quantity time. Some people actually...
The Lion Outside My Door
by Chad Rath The sun shone brightly through the windows as my kids played together all throughout our home. As I walked into the living room, I noticed the front door had been left open, presumably by one of the kids. With a tinge of frustration I walked over to...
Family Dinner … Why?
What is your family schedule like? Does it ever seem like all the family members are going in different directions all the time? One way to fight that trend is to make dinner time a priority. Is there anything magical about having a meal together? There could be....
Mother’s Day for the Single Dad
by RJ Jaramillo I was recently asked about how I celebrate Mother's Day as a single father. It took me a moment to think about the question. Then I realized that, for the single dad, Mother's Day is actually about our children. I also found that when I have shared my...
Are you (and Mom) running on empty?
One of a father's key roles, from the moment he becomes a dad, is resource management. It's part of the vital task of providing for his family. Typically, we think of provision in the context of finances—earning an adequate salary to help meet the family’s needs, or...
8 Ways Dads Benefit Boys
by Byron Ricks Countless studies have shown that growing up with a father increases boys' school performance and decreases their risk of committing a crime and abusing drugs and alcohol. Here are eight more ways dads influence boys—whether they live in the home or...
A Game of Hope (Must-See Video)
An amazing story of hope comes from Texas high school football. Kris Hogan, coach of the Faith Christian Lions in Grapevine, looked at his team’s schedule and noticed that they’d be playing against Gainesville State School, a correctional facility for teens. Leading...
Sing it Loud and Sing it Proud!
by Ryan Zimmerman Singing is something I don't do particularly well. I used to be in plays and musicals as a young buck. My 2nd grade performance of "You’re the Inspiration" by Chicago at our talent show was solid gold. However, once I started sprouting a moustache...
How to Overcome Anger Toward Your Father
by Byron Ricks I remember when I first became aware of my out-of-control father-anger. One frigid winter morning when I was 15, my mother woke me to go with her to the welfare office on Chicago’s West Side. She’d received a notice that her check was being held due to...
“Fatherhood Comes First” says Super Bowl Coach
- Super Bowl XLIII-winning head coach Mike Tomlin wrote a commentary called "Fatherhood Comes First, Then the Game" in USA Today for the Friday before the big game. Among the other refreshing comments about one of his top priorities in life—fatherhood—Tomlin describes...
Ten Tips for Dads to Promote Daughters’ Sports
Why should your daughter or stepdaughter participate in sports and physical activity? To be more healthy (in mind & body), feel better about herself, learn new skills, stay off alcohol & drugs, defer sexual activity, and ... TO HAVE FUN! Sadly, some people...