Dad, you are so important!Do not, no matter who they are, let you believe differently.So much of what our society focuses on are symptoms.Those are symptoms of a bigger issue of fatherlessness.Your emotional and physical connectedness are what make a difference.Do not. DO NOT be allowed or convinced to be anything less than involved in... Continue Reading →
Perspective
I’m sitting alone in my family room. Everyone has gone to bed and I’m thinking about life. If you’re young, don’t wait until you’re older like me to think about things like this. If you’re older, I bet you’re feeling like me. My wife is asleep. My sister-in-law, visiting from out state, just went to... Continue Reading →
Father Absence
Nearly everyday I speak with dads who want to be more involved in their child's life. For one reason or another, they have been pushed away and have to fight to prove they are worthy. Does our society really understand the pain we are causing when we tell dads they cannot be involved? Children growing... Continue Reading →
Help. Be Helped.
Dad, maybe you’re lonely. Sure, you have friends and coworkers and others in your life. But, I know you can feel alone. You’re providing for your family. You’re trying to be the leader of your family. You’re putting on that good face. But, you feel alone. Here is what you need to know. Fatherhood can... Continue Reading →
Seriously, Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously
Of all the things you do as a dad, have you ever thought of the importance of not taking yourself too seriously? Your kids really do not care about the serious parts of your life. They don't care about your work relationships. They don't care about the economy. They don't care about politics or world... Continue Reading →
Influenced or Influencer
Digital marketing experts estimate that most Americans are exposed to around 4,000 to 10,000 ads each day. Each day! Do we even recognize how influenced we are by things that hit us day in and day out? 4,000 to 10,000! Each day! We are told what to buy. We are told what we absolutely need.... Continue Reading →
Forgiveness for Paco
Have you heard the story of Paco and his father? Legend has it that Paco and his dad had been estranged for what seemed like forever. They had not spoken for years and it did not look good for their relationship moving forward. One day, Paco's father had enough and decided that he would be... Continue Reading →
Busy or Productive?
My son started playing competitive basketball in 3rd grade. It was so fun watching him play year-round in a sport he loved. What that meant for us, as parents, was hours and hours traveling with him and his teams and spending numerous hours in gyms watching games followed by even more games. It also meant... Continue Reading →
Never Disrespect My Wife!
What rules are in place for your kids? I'm sure if we compiled all our lists, we would have lots of duplicates. "Look both ways before crossing the street." Clean your room." Brush your teeth before going to bed." There would be many more that we each would nod our heads and say, "Yes, we... Continue Reading →
Words Unspoken
I've hit lightly on this topic in the past, but I am not the most talkative person. It's not that I'm awkwardly shy, I just am comfortable not filling a room with my voice. I've spent most of my career speaking, publicly, and can turn that part of me on when needed. I actually enjoy... Continue Reading →
Thanks Pops! 