As the parent of a teenage Daughter, it is important to be aware of the need to present a united front. What do we mean by this? Teenagers are incredibly talented when it comes to the "divide and conquer" technique with their parents. Divide Mom and Dad, pick the weaker link, then "go in for the kill." They know who will say yes to what, who is more lenient, and who is more compassionate. As you probably know, your teenager is no … [Read more...]
Parenting Together: Co-Parenting and Parenting with a United Front
This month we have been talking about ways to honor the Mother of your Daughter; one of the best ways to do this is to work with her to “co-parent” or present a “united front” as parents. Now, I know that these terms are often used when parents are divorced or separated and, in those circumstances, it becomes extremely important to focus on co-parenting; however, I would argue that presenting a united front is an important task for all … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day: Dad Take the Lead
Mother's Day is one of the hardest days of the year to get a restaurant reservation. Maybe you failed to make your reservation on time and now you are scrambling to figure out what you are going to do. If you are, you are not alone. As Dads, we realize that it is important to remember Mother's Day, it's just not always easy to get it done. As a Dad, it is your job to take the lead and teach your children the importance of honoring their Mother … [Read more...]
What Should We Get for Mother’s Day?
It is often challenging to come up with a good gift to give Mom. What does she really want? What does she really need? What will communicate how you really feel about her. Additionally, if you are talking about the Mother of your children, she’s not really your Mother but it is important for you to honor her on this day and it is really important that you stress the importance of honoring her to your children. As a Mom, let me tell you, all … [Read more...]
Honor Your Daughter’s Mother
Do you practice honor when it comes to the Mother of your children? I don't care if you are married, separated, divorced, widowed, or in some other form of relationship with the Mother of your Daughter, it is vitally important that you allow your Daughter to see that you honor her Mother and that she should too. It is important for your Daughter to see that you honor her Mother because you set the example for the way that men should treat … [Read more...]
Honoring the Mother of your Children Matters
As we move into the month of May, it is only natural that we turn our thoughts toward Mothering with Mother’s Day right around the corner. We all think fondly of our own Mothers and the sacrifices and contributions they made to make our own lives better. It is also important to think about the Mother of your children. Do you honor her in the same way that you honor your own Mother? Whether you are married, divorced, separated, or even widowed, … [Read more...]
My Daughter Sent What!? Teen Sexting
Sexting is becoming a more common thing for teens. It's been all over the news the past few months as pollice departments have gotten involved and charges have been filed against teens for child pornography law violations. It's gotten a bit out of hand. These are just teens being teens; however, what many teens don't realize is that sexting can have serious long-term consequences. If your Daughter has sent someone, probably her boyfriend, a … [Read more...]
Tech Rules For Teens
As a Dad, it is always a drag to set rules for your kids. Technology by its very nature is hard to control. That is why it is so important for Dads to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to technology rules for their families. It's up to you, Dad, talk to your kids and set rules before something happens that forces you to do so. In this Hi Dad, Ken Larson talks about having a family meeting in which you talk about the guidelines … [Read more...]
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Do you know how to use text messaging as a tool to enhance and increase communication with your Daughter? One of the key goals of the Father Daughter Journey is to do just that, improve the quantity and quality of communication between Fathers and their Daughters. Texting is a great way to do that! In this week's Hi Dad, Ken Larson talks about texting. He share's why it's important to use this communication tool that is probably quite … [Read more...]
To Text or Not to Text
To text or not to text your Daughter: that is the question. It’s a big question. If you have a teenage Daughter, you know that a large percentage of her communication to anyone and everyone comes in this form (you get the phone bills). However, there is a big debate out there; should parents text their kids or not. On the one hand, texting can be a valuable tool. It is a great way to communicate information quickly and efficiently. If you … [Read more...]