Steer ‘em right: How dads can help their teens be safe and confident drivers
Good Dads sat down with two teens who shared their experiences on what it's like being behind the wheel with their dad as the instructor.
Diana Dudenhoeffer
Diana Dudenhoeffer is the Director of Communications at Good Dads. She joined the team in 2021. She designs communications and outreach materials and oversees Good Dads’ communications channels, web content and curriculum development. She studied journalism, sustainability and documentary storytelling at Missouri State University.
“I Hear You”: How to Listen Well to Your Child
This week we’re reaching back into the Good Dads archives to bring you a blogpost from Deron Smith, a professor, pastor and father. While Deron originally wrote this back in 2015, we think the topics he covers are just as…
Your Daughter’s First Period
Arm yourself with knowledge and empathy to be better prepared to support your daughter during her first period
Encouraging School Success for Tweenagers: Advice from a Retired Principal
The time of the year that every parent loves has arrived! It’s back to school time! Dads (and moms) are happy to get the kiddos out of the house (and their hair) for the day. Clothes, school supplies, and other…
Guilty by Association: Helping your Preteen Forge Quality Friendships
One of my favorite quotes is: “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” What a true statement! Being in education for 20+ years, I’ve certainly seen this phrase played out. For years I’ve watched in amazement when…
The Power of Play: How Sports Benefit Growing Bodies & Minds
Logan, now a high school athlete, first experienced the transformative power of sports at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. He vividly recalls stepping onto the basketball court at six or seven years old. What began as a simple…
Raising Preteens & Overcoming Adversity: With New Pathways Dad Michael Fisher
A Missouri father of three shares his joys and challenges of raising two teenage boys during his recovery journey.
Gallery: MO Community Leaders Join Good Dads in First-Ever Chapter Orientation
Good Dads hosted its first-ever Chapter Orientation event on Wednesday, July 17, and it was a real hit! With our increased focus on expansion, aimed at reaching more dads throughout Missouri than was previously possible, we know that building relationships…
Announcing Good Dads Great Communities: New Community Development Program
Good Dads is excited to announce its newest program titled Good Dads Great Communities. The six-part video and discussion-based course is designed to help father-focused leaders begin to investigate what it would be like to launch a Good Dads initiative…
Raising Resilient Children
The Growing Good Dads Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Institute for Family Studies website and was not written by Good Dads staff. The following essay is adapted from the author’s speech…