Train Them, Don’t Serve Them

Train Them, Don’t Serve Them

“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.”—Maria Montessori Train Them, Don’t Serve Them You’re not their waiter. You’re their father. Your job isn’t to fetch snacks and fluff pillows. Your job is to raise someone who doesn’t need you to. It...
DimDads Joke #4464

DimDads Joke #4464

DimDads Daily Dad Joke I just built an ATM that only gives out coins. I don’t know why no ones thought of it before… it just makes cents
Be the Silliest Grownup in the Room

Be the Silliest Grownup in the Room

Be the Silliest Grownup in the Room Drop the Cool Act. Play. “It is a happy talent to know how to play.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson There’s always one grownup who’s too cool to dance.Don’t be that guy. Be the dad in the cape. The dad with the flashlight under his chin. The...
Lead Like a Father, Not Like a Friend

Lead Like a Father, Not Like a Friend

Lead Like a Father, Not Like a Friend “It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” — Ann Landers You’re not their buddy. You’re their leader. Yes, it’s nice to be liked. But...