"Life is just so daily," are words of comfort, expressed by my stepdad, Dick Sattler, years ago, to a friend in need. He was a spectacular person, a real friend to a lot of people, a mentor to me. My best memory of the man was his cooking. His jambalaya [...]
Leon Scott Baxter, author of Secrets of Safety-Net Parenting. Topic: Raising happy and successful children. Issues: The importance of letting our children fail—and learn from the experience; helping children find their passions and strengths; the difference between nudging a child in a particular direction and pushing; why you’re not your [...]
So you are attending a blogger conference like say, the Dad 2.0 Summit.... What should you bring... What should you wear... Where should you eat... In general what should you expect, well we have the answers. We'll be bringing on John Pacini (@superjohn) and Doug French (@mrdougfrench) the Co-Founders of [...]
On a rainy day in Memphis, September 17, 1953, Bessie Faye Tedford stepped out the door of her home, slipped on the wet steps, and fell down a short flight of stairs to the sidewalk below. She suffered no broken bones or serious injuries. In fact, it probably wouldn’t have [...]
This week, Tommy Riles tells Art Eddy about his work over the weekend at an event that honored the doctor that saved Tom’s daughter Barbara’s life. Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes is widely known for the fantastic work that he does to help save children’s lives. The guys also bring on [...]
Ben and Nick talk about “A Dads 3 Rules to Easy Parenting”, a Dad in need after his son is born, and Nick’s new nickname bestowed on him by his oldest. Question of the week: What silly nicknames have your kids given you? Tweet at @goodmenproject or @pbdadcast #DadsandFamilies
This week is CHD Awareness week. We here at Life of Dad make it point to help raise that awareness. One way we do that is by talking with other dads who have experienced CHD in one way or another. This year Tommy Riles and I spoke with Fox [...]
If you asked any kid why he loved his dad or mom you’re going to get some pretty standard answers. “He’s Nice.” “She’s so beautiful.” “They buy me things.” “He makes me laugh.” They’re right, of course. We are pretty awesome. But I don’t really think these things truly [...]
Angie Hallier, author of The Wiser Divorce. Topic: Positive strategies for your next best life. Issues: Developing a solid game plan to keep tempers in check and everyone moving forward; identifying bad habits that can lead to unhealthy choices; how learning to collaborate with your ex-spouse will give your kids [...]
IS IT POSSIBLE TO PERSONALLY EVOLVE WHILE CONSTANTLY TENDING TO YOUR FAMILY? Everyone is searching for peace, happiness, and a sense of freedom in life. However, not many people want to actually face the fears and insecurities blocking the door to this elusive “promised land”. I have treated countless [...]
