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Q4 FATHERING- NAVIGATING THE EMPTY NEST
Hey there, dads! How do you navigate the feelings that arise as your children step into adulthood? Are you prepared to shift your role...
SACRIFICE FOR FAMILY OR SELF-AMBITION? EXPLORING THE FINE LINE
In today’s fast-paced world, ambition often gets a gold star as the driving force behind success, especially in our careers. As dads,...
SELF CARE FOR DADS: BECAUSE YOU MATTER TOO
How can you be the dad your kids need if you’re not taking care of yourself first? The simple answer is: you can't. "YOU" are a limited...
Q1 FATHERING: 3 CRUCIAL QUESTIONS EVERY DAD ANSWERS FOR THEIR YOUNG CHILD
WHAT IF YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE HINGED ON HOW WELL YOU ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS? First, not long ago, we lived in a neighborhood where new...
HONEST QUESTIONS FROM KIDS AND THE RAW POWER OF SIMPLE TRUTH-TELLING
"Why do grown-ups sometimes lie when they say it's important to always tell the truth?" "Why do you sometimes seem unhappy even when you...
NAVIGATING YOUR NEW NORMAL: DIVORCED DADS, UNCOOPERATIVE EX’S AND BLENDED FAMILIES
I’ve recently been talking with divorced fathers who are now dealing with the difficulties posed by an uncooperative ex-spouse and a new...
IS IT OK TO SPANK MY CHILDREN?
If you picked up this article it’s likely you’re either looking to read something controversial or you’re a parent sincerely seeking some...
FIRST-TIME FATHERHOOD: 15 TIPS FOR NEW DADS
With the birth of every first child, a new parent is brought into the world. Becoming a father is a life-changing experience, filled with...
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR BUSY DADS: 10 TIPS FOR STAYING FOCUSED
Fatherhood is a beautiful, chaotic and immensely rewarding adventure— but to say it is difficult is an epic understatement. Here are some...
MEN OF HONOR: IN DEFENSE OF MASCULINITY, COURAGE AND CHIVALRY
That day was a fisherman’s dream. Four anglers, who had flown into a remote Alaskan bay with high hopes, struck gold as they reeled in...
REACHING THEIR POTENTIAL OR PUSHING TOO HARD? 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
We all want our kids to do well in life, and it's easy to get caught up in the idea that this means pushing them to work harder. Today,...
4 STRATEGIES TO MANAGE A MELTDOWN WITH EMPATHY
I’m sure you’ve had experiences when one of your children was upset being frustrated, crying, yelling, sad, angry, or afraid... and they...
Mike Ayers, Ph.D.
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