Be a father who makes home a happy and safe place
Here are six key strategies fathers can implement to create a happy and safe home for their children.
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Do you have time to meet?
Consider this outline and structure when trying produce a quality family meeting that is meaningful and life-giving for you and your children.
Youth sports teach life lessons as long as adults don’t get in the way
Sports are more than just physical activities; they are invaluable laboratories for life lessons. The competitive arena fosters resilience, teaching children to bounce back from setbacks and learn from failures. It instills discipline as athletes grow to understand the importance of dedication and consistent effort. Sportsmanship is paramount, emphasizing respect for opponents, teammates, and officials.
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6 biblical principles for effective parenting
Who do you go to for parenting advice? A friend who is also raising children about the same age as yours? A grandparent? When I was first parenting back in the ’90s, my small group would devour hours of parenting videos or read the most recent books, looking for wisdom on how to do this
Helping your kids take ownership of their faith
We’re called to raise our children in the training and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). How can we do this in such a way that their faith becomes their own? I was recently on a mission trip with 15 students to a central American country. They were great kids, and, for the most part,
Building a family-centered life
The modern-day father often faces complex pressures and responsibilities that can hinder his ability to be fully present for his family. Balancing career demands, personal aspirations, and the evolving roles of parenthood can create significant challenges to him being fulfilled and confident in his role in the family. This could make him feel as if he is falling
Let’s not steer our children away from ‘hard things’
Parents are smart to exercise discernment before stepping into a difficult circumstance their child faces. Failure is part of life. We adults get that — and we probably have grown tremendously because of a setback or two. Many of us might even say, “I appreciate some of the difficult things that have come my way because
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Podcast: Why it’s important to let your kids fail
Many thanks to Joseph Gagliano and Pat McCalla for inviting me to appear on “No Grey Areas,” a motivational podcast focused on helping people understand how our choices “humanize, empower and define who we become.” You can tap into some fantastic resources and learn more about the truth of Joseph’s story — and one of
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Habits you may not realize are negatively impacting your children
We dads play a crucial role in shaping our children’s lives, and the bad habits we live out every day, especially ones we aren’t aware of, can negatively impact them in many ways. Children learn by observing and imitating the adults around them, especially their fathers. If a dad exhibits habits, such as anger, pessimism, or
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How to make your child feel valued and important
Children are a gift, and many of us feel that way. However, life has a tendency to give our children different messages that can leave them questioning who they really are. As parents, we get the privilege of speaking into this and turning back the wave of discouragement that can sometimes drown them — and
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