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Ages and Stages of Your Kids

Offering developmental wisdom and biblical insight to help dads connect with, disciple, and guide their children through every age and stage.

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Offering developmental wisdom and biblical insight to help dads connect with, disciple, and guide their children through every age and stage.

From sleepless newborn nights to eye-rolling teen years, fathering changes, but the call stays the same. This series walks with you through each developmental stage, helping you understand how your child grows physically, emotionally, and spiritually and how your fathering can grow with them. Backed by developmental research and grounded in the truth that children are a gift from God, these blogs provide concrete tips for structure-loving dads, guiding frameworks for thinkers, imaginative bonding moments for creatives, and heart-centered reflections for feelers. You’ll gain clarity for the stage your child is in and confidence to father with intention, patience, and grace.

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Protect, Affirm, and Direct: The Core Mission of Fatherhood

Protect, Affirm, and Direct: The Core Mission of Fatherhood

Every father has a mission to shape who your children are and who they’re becoming.

Protect, Affirm, and Direct: The Core Mission of Fatherhood
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Why “Being There” Is What Your Child Will Remember Most

Why “Being There” Is What Your Child Will Remember Most

You don’t have to be flashy or perfect to be a great dad—just present, consistent, and willing to love your child in the everyday moments that matter most.

Why “Being There” Is What Your Child Will Remember Most
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Why Tucking In Your Kids Matters More Than You Think

Why Tucking In Your Kids Matters More Than You Think

Bedtime isn’t just about brushing teeth and turning out the lights—it’s one of the most sacred, connection-filled moments a dad can give his child each day.

Why Tucking In Your Kids Matters More Than You Think
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Want to Boost Your Child’s Confidence? Start With These Four Words

Want to Boost Your Child’s Confidence? Start With These Four Words

Saying “I’m proud of you” might feel simple, but for a child’s heart, those words build confidence, connection, and a foundation for lifelong courage.

Want to Boost Your Child’s Confidence? Start With These Four Words
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Here’s Why Dads Leading Discipline Matters More Than You Think

Here’s Why Dads Leading Discipline Matters More Than You Think

Discipline isn’t just a mom’s job. When dads lean in and lead with love, consistency, and presence, they shape their children’s character in powerful, lasting ways.

Here’s Why Dads Leading Discipline Matters More Than You Think
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From Chaos to Quiet: 5 Faith-Filled Hacks for Kid Bedtimes

From Chaos to Quiet: 5 Faith-Filled Hacks for Kid Bedtimes

Transform nightly mayhem into a Christ-centered rhythm of calm, connection, and blessing with five dad-tested strategies.

From Chaos to Quiet: 5 Faith-Filled Hacks for Kid Bedtimes
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Pick Your Parenting Battles—And Keep the Laughs for Years to Come

Pick Your Parenting Battles—And Keep the Laughs for Years to Come

Choosing battles that matter, avoiding ones that don’t, and keeping family harmony intact.

Pick Your Parenting Battles—And Keep the Laughs for Years to Come
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Before the Baby Comes: Gather the Dads, Share the Stories

Before the Baby Comes: Gather the Dads, Share the Stories

When a man is about to become a father, the transition can feel monumental—and disorienting.

Before the Baby Comes: Gather the Dads, Share the Stories
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Believing in Your Child: The Power of Positive Expectations

Believing in Your Child: The Power of Positive Expectations

Believing in their kids helps fathers set helpful expectations for children, drawing on the Pygmalion Effect

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Believing in Your Child: The Power of Positive Expectations
How Fathers Interact with Sons vs. Daughters

How Fathers Interact with Sons vs. Daughters

Understand how each child is individually wired.

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How Fathers Interact with Sons vs. Daughters
Toddlers and To Do Lists: Redefining Productivity as a Dad

Toddlers and To Do Lists: Redefining Productivity as a Dad

Overcome the challenges of getting things done around the house while parenting a toddler.

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Toddlers and To Do Lists: Redefining Productivity as a Dad
Before the First Date: Preparing Your Daughter for Healthy Relationships

Before the First Date: Preparing Your Daughter for Healthy Relationships

Dr. Canfield emphasizes the need for open conversations about what dating entails, appropriate behaviors, and establishing clear rules.

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Before the First Date: Preparing Your Daughter for Healthy Relationships

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