You raise strong girls by having a father actively involved in their life. How do fathers influence daughters? First, fathers are role models. Remember the saying, "Monkey see, monkey do?" Well it’s no different in parenting! Daughters follow what their fathers do. Second, fathers are encouragers. When girls are faced with tough decisions, their dads’ encouragement means the most. So whether it’s alcohol,...
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Your marriage has some nonnegotiables—a list of things your wife should be able to expect from you. Here are a few of them. First, trustworthy. That means you are who you say you are and will do what you say you’ll do. Second, faithful…not giving yourself away in any way to another woman…physically, mentally, or emotionally. Third, protector. Your wife and your children need to feel safe and protected—and not just...
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Girls in their tweens and teens are posting videos on YouTube asking the question, “Am I pretty or ugly? It’s no secret, the teenage years are full of insecurity. But the Internet is a dangerous place to seek affirmation and attention. It opens your child up to cruel, damaging comments as well as sexual predators. As a parent, it’s your job to affirm and love your child well so she doesn’t look for it in all the...
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I think most parents have moments of uncertainty or even fear about sharing their mistakes with their children. But we shouldn’t let our bad choices, or the fear of looking like a hypocrite, stop us as parents. Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid to share your mistakes with your kids. First, history is a good teacher. Your past bad choices don’t disqualify you from opposing those choices now. Being transparent...
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Life can be fun. But, life is also hard. . .disappointing. . .and a little frightening. So, as a parent, you need to prepare your child for the unexpected. First, financial. When your child receives a gift or earns some money, sure. . . they can spend a little on themselves and they should share with others in need. But, they should also save a portion to learn to prepare for an unexpected need. Second, social....
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You thought you had all the right conversations. You thought you were on top of things as a parent. You thought you could trust your child. Then it happens. What do you do? First, don’t react in anger. Second, when you’re calm, sit down with your teen and ask open-ended questions to determine why they were drinking. Maybe it was curiosity, peer pressure, or a means of escape. Third, talk about the consequences and...
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I’ve been a dad for 26 years now. So with nearly 3 decades of experience under my belt, I’ve learned a few things about effective parenting. Here are just a few. First, applaud your child. Don’t get so caught up in discipline that you forget to applaud your kids when they do well. Second, be available to your child. Make sure your child feels like a bigger priority than your hobbies, your favorite TV show, and...
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