You see your son every day. But how often do you spend uninterrupted one-on-one time with him? Love your son well by planning out a date for just the two of you. Here are some great dates for moms and sons. First, play a sport together. Most boys love being active. Even if you’re not the best athlete, be a good sport by going to the batting cages or basketball courts with him. Second, chow down. Surprise...
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Our daughters are under attack. Everywhere they turn, culture is telling them that they aren’t good enough. As fathers, we have an obligation to instill confidence, along with humility, into our daughters. So here are some tips for raising daughters to be confident. First, truly listen to her. Listen more, lecture less. She needs to know she has your ear, you really understand her, and that you are there for...
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You pour everything you’ve got—your time, emotions, energy—into raising your kids, but you aren’t seeing any return on your investment. As your kids move into the teen years, you may even begin to see a “dip” in your parenting portfolio. But don’t lose heart. Remember that parenting is a long-term investment. So don’t look at the day to day returns which will fluctuate, but take a long term approach. You may not...
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Do you remember leaving the hospital with your first child? You may have thought, “what do I do now?” As you’ve continued your parenting journey you may have also thought, “Am I even doing this right?” Well, there is no instruction manual that comes with our kids. There’s no scientific check-up to determine if you’re being a good parent. But there are some things to consider. First, check where you’re spending...
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Our culture has a lot to say about what it means to be a man. It tells us a man has to be strong and handsome, win every fight, and of course, get the girl. But is that really what it takes to be a man? I’d like to paint a different picture of what a true man looks like. So here are several things to teach your son about manhood. First, being a gentleman is still worth the effort. Opening the car door and...
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Recently, my wife Susan, shared with me that, at a basic level, you’re a good mom if your child knows you love them. Simple gestures from your kids reveal whether they know you love them. So here are some actions to look for in your children that will help you know you are being a good mom. First, you know you’re being a good mom when your child shares their fears and dreams with you. Second, when your older...
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As bedtime approaches, your kids obediently put on their pajamas, they only ask for one sip of water, and then they quietly listen to you read the perfect bedtime story. Right? Wrong! Putting the kids to bed may be more like a wrestling match —wrestling with a child who always needs to get up to go to the bathroom just one more time. With all the frustrations that come with bedtime, how can parents keep their...
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