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How to Be More Than a “Good Enough” Father
In the movie, Courageous, one of the main characters, Alex, states that he wants to be more than just a “good enough” father. So, what makes a father more than “good enough”? How can you be a father who is great? Dads, start by making a list of your priorities. What is the first …
How to Be a Courageous Dad
Tony Dungy and I first met in 1997, a year after he became head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since that time, he and I have worked side-by-side helping men to be the best fathers they can be through our All Pro Dad program. Recently, Tony and I were sitting in my office …
7 Notes You Should Write to Your Children
As I was sitting with Jim Caldwell, Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts, in his office, he shared with me how he wrote many letters to his daughter in college, but she never said anything to him about it when they spoke on the phone or when they saw each other. He wondered if …
When is it Good to be a “Yes” Parent?
It seems like my wife Susan and I are constantly saying “no” to our children. “No, you cannot watch that movie.” “No, you cannot spend the night out tonight.” “No, you cannot go to that party.” And it’s often a good thing to say “no” to our children, especially when something is not what’s …
How to Teach Your Children the Importance of Telling the Truth
One way to teach your children the importance of telling the truth is with a word picture. Most kids don’t necessarily understand how hard you work for your family, but they do understand that when you get your paycheck, you deposit it into a bank. Then the bank pays you a little something called …
3 R’s of Discipline
I shared with you the 7 Foundational Principles of Tried-and-True Discipline in a previous blog post. Now let’s talk about a practical tool for disciplining your child. I call it the three “R”s of discipline: remove, reflect and reconnect. Now, before you think that these R’s only apply to younger children, know that, with …
Dads: Feeling Left Out?
It’s easy to feel left out as a father. Between working hard at the office and keeping up the house, finding time and energy to really connect with our kids can be tough. It’s not that our family means to keep us at a distance, but, in the busyness of life, we sometimes get …