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Teach Them That They Decide the End of Every Story
As dads, one of the hardest things to think about is our kids experiencing hardship. So maybe we…
Be So Good They’ll Think This Later
The writer Ambrose Bierce was a notorious cynic and curmudgeon. He was also fearless and hilarious and a…
How Are You Embodying Your Values?
We talk to our kids about doing what’s right. We talk to them about thinking for themselves. We…
A Dad Provides for His Family
You remember the famous scene from Breaking Bad. Walter has messed up his life. He is struggling. He…
You’ll Always Worry
What is being a father but worry? We talked about that great image from Obama a while back….
You Are Now Vulnerable
Before, it was just you. You could do what you wanted. If you hurt yourself, that obviously wasn’t…
You’re Raising Adults, Not Kids
In a recent podcast with the professor and college dean Hollis Robbins, economist Tyler Cowen made a passing…
You Must Be Unreachable
You work hard. You have so many responsibilities. So many people depend on you. Which is precisely why…
You Have To Be The Bad Guy
Life isn’t fair. It just is. The world is filled with objective facts. Actions have consequences. We miss a chance to do something, that opportunity…
You Gotta Live Up to It
It’s easy to know what a dad is supposed to say. Work hard. Be a good sport. Do your best. Mind your manners. Say please…
The Two Most Important Skills to Teach Your Kids
Gerald Ford followed an unlikely path to the presidency. He was born in 1913 to a family that was soon torn apart by divorce (quite…
You Should Like Being Their Chauffeur
What am I, many a dad has asked their kid, your chauffeur? What do you think I am, an Uber driver? It’s understandable—it can be…
How Are You Filling Their Bank?
Here’s a quote from Charles R. Swindoll: “Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” It’s beautiful, but…
Do You Have The Courage?
One of the most persistent themes in the work, writing, and speeches of Barack Obama is fatherhood. It makes sense. His life was defined by…
How Can They Grow Up If They Can’t Listen To Grown Ups Talk?
It’s a scene we all remember from our childhoods. Our parents had a dinner party. Or all the relatives came over for a holiday meal….
9 Ways to be a Better Father Right Now
Being a father is full of responsibilities, most of which can’t be passed on to someone else. Most men want to be the best father…
You Have The Time
Every dad feels short on time. You have work. You have your marriage or your relationship. You have your kids and soccer practice and lunches…
Don’t Use Your Kids
Social media exploits two vulnerable parts of our psyche. First, the fear of missing out. That’s why we check it so much. Did somebody say…