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I know that you have probably taken care of the basics for back to school: you picked up your schedule, purchased your clothes and supplies, made plans with friends for the first day, and so on. But, are you really ready for school? I believe that one of the best things that you can do to get ready for school is to check in with your Dad. That may sound kind of strange and it isn’t on the typical back to school list, but, there are a lot of … [Read more...]
It seems like parents have endless lists of rules that are mean and unfair. They tell us what to wear, what to do, when we can go out, when we have to be home, etc. It seems that they make these rules just to make our lives miserable. Dads are the worst. Moms seem to get it. They are a little more lenient and understanding. Dads can be quick to judge and slow to listen. It is so frustrating at times. Did you ever stop to think about why … [Read more...]
Talking to your Dad can be a big challenge. Dads don’t always listen too well. They can be judgmental, critical, and fail to hear what it is that you are really saying. Dads don’t get it a lot of the time. I remember being a teenager and trying to tell my Dad about something going on in my life. I would go into a whole story about what had happened and how it made me feel. Then he would come back with some stupid advice that proved … [Read more...]
I used to think that talking to my Dad about boys was a terrible idea. Come on, do you really want to talk to your Dad about your love life? Then I realized that he was the best resource I had for several reasons: He was a boy so he knows a lot about them He cares about me more than any other guy so he has my best interest at heart He is way better at spotting the losers than I am He has been in relationships a lot longer than I have … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered why your Dad is the way he is? Chances are that a lot of who he is and what he does comes from his Dad, your Grandpa. But how much do you know about your Grandpa? The man that you know as your Grandfather is probably a lot different than the man your Dad knew as his Father. As we get older, we learn and grow. Life becomes less stressful. We are usually a lot less tense and more easy going. Being a parent is a lot … [Read more...]
Do you have a Dad who is handy around the house? Is he always fixing things? Maybe you have a Dad who is great with cars. Your Dad might just be the greatest cook in the world. Finally, your Dad might not be good with his hands but he is a math whiz, English genius, or financial mastermind. It’s easy to ask your Dad to take care of things that come up. If the toilet breaks, you ask him to fix it. If your car needs to be repaired, you … [Read more...]
If you want to improve in some area in your life what do you do? You practice. You practice for sports, music, drama, etc. Much of your life up to the age of 25 is about practice. You are practicing skills that you will need later in life so that you will be ready for whatever may come. It is my belief that one of the most important things for a Daughter to have later in life is an open line of communication with her Dad. I can’t tell … [Read more...]
Have you tried to work on your relationship with your Dad only to find that it’s a lot harder than you thought it would be? Is it difficult and uncomfortable to talk to your Dad or spend time with him? Do you feel like just giving up (I mean, there are a lot of girls who don’t have a great relationship with their Dads)? It is normal to feel that a better relationship with your Dad just isn’t going to happen. You and your Dad are … [Read more...]
During your teenage years you spend a lot of time hanging out with friends. There is always so much to do and see and you are just really busy with school, sports, and other extracurricular activities. Even during the summer months when school is out, it seems that there is just too much going on to find time to spend with your Dear Old Dad. I was surfing the web today and found a great article about a Dad and his Daughter who decided to … [Read more...]
Have you ever walked by the T.V. while your Daughter was watching and saw or heard something that was a complete shock to your system? What did you do? Leave the room as quickly as possible Force her to change the channel Turn the T.V. off Scold her for watching something so offensive All of these responses are understandable and, in fact, reasonable. However, I want to challenge you to try a different approach next time: sit … [Read more...]
