There will come a time in every man’s life when he finds himself in a season when he feels like failure. It’s a time when you seem to continually mess up at work, in your marriage, and as a parent. But it’s important to keep in mind that struggles put you in a great position to grow and move forward. Here are 5 ways dads can turn failure into success. First, you must learn that parenting is a team sport. ...
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The world is full of great friends and great memories for our children to make. But it’s also full of dangers like abduction and human trafficking. Parents, you are the ones responsible for keeping your kids safe from those dangers. So take some important precautions to protect your children. To get you started, here are some tips. First, be sure your children know their basic information. Knowing their name,...
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I spent some time today with a friend of mine…George. He never knew his dad. At 13, he started selling drugs. At 16, he had two kids and murdered two people. He was convicted…spent the next 24 years in prison. He was released. Then went through a transition program where his heart and mind were completely transformed. He has a new mind-set—a new way of thinking. He’s now got a job. He’s involved in his kid’s...
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Being a father is the most important job you’ll ever have. So let’s check out 3 ways to succeed in your role as a dad. First, pour your energy into your work life and your home life. Second, be sure to connect with your kids. Connecting with your kids on a daily basis could be as simple as asking about their day, going for a bike ride together or sitting down for a family dinner. Third, be sure to make parenting a...
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Michelle Duggar is the mother on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting. Even if you’re not a fan of the show, we can all agree Michelle has worked hard to raise her children well. Here are 3 of her practical parenting tips. First, when angry, whisper. Communicating your anger in a healthy way is a crucial part of parenting well. Instead of raising your voice, whispering helps you control your temper. Second, teach...
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In 1870, 9,000 people graduated from college in America. This year, about 3.7 million people will. As our kids spend more years in school than any previous generation, we have to ask, “Are our kids being educated on the things that matter most? Education as we know it today—head knowledge—is very, very important. But what about “heart knowledge?”—things like character and virtues. Heart knowledge is...
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Fall is here. We all know what that means: football season. And just like players on the field fumble the football, sometimes us Dads can fumble the ball in our relationships with our kids as well. So what do we do to avoid those fumbles as fathers? First, when you commit to doing something with your child…bike riding, a trip to the park or throwing the ball in the backyard…be sure to put it on your calendar as...
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