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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An elephant never forgets. When they are too small to escape, we train elephants in captivity by shackling their ankles and staking them down. They try to tug away from their bonds, but eventually learn they can't get loose. That’s when their “elephant memory” takes over. For the rest of their lives, they remember they can't get away. Likewise, when someone makes a careless comment to a child, like, “You’re...
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It’s not some high-tech gadget you can pick up at a store… it’s a sense of belonging. So how can you instill that in your kids? At home, let your kids know they’re important to you, and to your family. Affirm their positive character traits, encourage their unique gifts, and let them know their thoughts and opinions matter. Then, when you’re out in public, praise them to others – and proudly claim them: “This is...
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