Why You Must Honor Your Children
As I outlined in my book, All Pro Dad: Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids, one of the seven essentials to being that hero to your children is to understand that you are a role model to them. Our children often learn more by what is caught than what is taught. Have you […]
How to Protect Your Wife from the “Rats” in Her Life
My wife, Susan, came home the other day to find a special present that our dogs left for her. The dogs found a dead rat in the back yard and brought their prize into our house. If you want proof, I submit to you the picture below that Susan took and texted to me […]
How True North and Magnetic North Impact Your Life
Being in the great outdoors is something I really treasure. As a Florida native, I’ve done a lot of boating, hunting, and camping over the years and have been in a lot of secluded areas. When you’re out in the middle of nowhere, it’s especially important to have a navigational device you can rely upon […]
10 Ways Your Kids Are Watching You
Your kids are watching. As much as you might not want to admit it, they see how you treat their mother and when you do the opposite of what you say. They learn more by observing than by being told what to do because your actions speak louder than your words. Ralph Waldo Emerson said it beautifully when he said, “Your actions speak so loudly that I can’t hear your words.”
How to Love Your Family with Sticky Notes
What is one of the greatest inventions of all-time? Got the answer? Well, it might be sticky notes. These handy little inventions can be used not only in the office, but also in the home, and in very productive ways. I use sticky notes to encourage my wife, Susan, and our children. Here are […]
Duck Dynasty, Decoys, and Life Distractions
It is no secret that my family and I are big fans of the television hit, Duck Dynasty. It is a wholesome, family-oriented show that we like watching together. Not to mention, my kids love the outdoors—a love my father shared with me and one that I now get to share with my children. Turkey […]
How to Be a Man of Steel
The blockbuster of the summer so far has been Man of Steel. The movie tells the original story about the legendary character of Superman. It placed a lot of emphasis on fatherhood and displayed excellent examples of fathers’ showing sacrifice. Superman is on a constant quest to fight justice and give hope. But do […]
Be Present, Not Balanced: Stop Trying to Live a Well-Balanced Life
Years ago, my wife, Susan, traveled to Birmingham to visit our daughter, Megan. They had a fun girls’ day that included taking a Pure Barre class, which I have since learned is a ballet-inspired workout designed to build muscles like dancers. And it requires some ability to balance, which is hard to do and can […]
All Pro Dad Men’s Study Week Eight: Know Your Master
The men in our office wrapped up the All Pro Dad men’s study this week. The eight weeks went by quickly and we had a great time going through the study together. Learning truths about fatherhood and living out those truths in our daily lives really affirmed to us the importance of our mission […]
