#001: Uncommon Marriage Book Interview with Tony Dungy (Podcast)
Seventeen years ago I had the privilege of starting the All Pro Dad program with then Buccaneers coach, Tony Dungy. Since then, Coach Dungy won a Super Bowl, provided analysis on Sunday Night Football, and wrote several books. His newest book, Uncommon Marriage, was written with his wife Lauren and releases on February 4th, 2014. Recently, […]
Before You Say “I Do” Premarital Questions
Perhaps you are dating seriously, your kids are dating seriously, or you are in the process of preparing your kids to date seriously. Whatever the case may be, it’s important that you have ways to get to know your potential mate well. By spending time with them, listening to the way they talk, and observing […]
How to Shore up Your Family’s Financial Foundation
Now that our new year is in full swing, it may be time to look at your financial foundation. One of our Top 10 Ways to Be an All Pro Dad is securing your family’s financial future, so I encourage you to add “ensure financial security” to your priorities in 2014. Here are 3 […]
When to Say “No” to Good Things
Every couple handles commitment differently. First, there is the couple prone to overcommitting. They don’t know how to say no. Both are constantly in a “we are the only two people in the world who can do this, we don’t have a choice” mindset. Next, there is the couple prone to protecting their own time. […]
Why You Should Not Mix Compliments with Criticism
Several years ago, my son and I had a brief conversation that has really stuck with me. My Son: “Were you there for the first quarter of my game, Dad? I started!” Me: “I didn’t get back into town and to the game until the second quarter…but you did great!” My Son: “Oh.” Me: “But […]
The Secret to Raising Selfless Kids
I’d like to share an important message with you today from the President of Family Matters, Tim Kimmel. Tim shares insight into what it will take to raise a selfless child. If you’d like, you can also follow Tim on Twitter. Raising kids who grow up to make a difference is not going to be […]
5 Things to Do When Your Kids Don’t Want to Be with You
I’ve always liked to hold hands with my daughters and still do. As they were growing up, I held their hand as we drove in the car, walked through the mall, and walked up to school. But I remember learning a lesson when my oldest daughter, Megan, pulled away from holding my hand as […]
Father-Son Bucket List
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” -Helen Keller Men long for adventure. We long to explore, to create, to discover. This world is full of adventures waiting to unfold—it’s up to us to pursue them. So when was the last time you took your son on an adventure? Do you have any […]
Father-Daughter Bucket List
Tom: “Five minutes ago, she was sitting on my shoulders pointing at cows in Munger’s Field.” Kate: “And then you blinked.” Tom: “Yeah.” Kate: “No more blinking.” –Cheaper by the Dozen Just like Tom, we all blink. We can’t help it. It’s a natural reflex. Even when we tell ourselves not to blink, we […]
