Staying Grounded: Helping Kids Navigate Peer Pressure and Self-Esteem
June 4, 2025
In Episode 5 of Good Dads’ The Intentional Dad podcast, hosts J. Fotsch and Jason Hynson sit down with Dyllan
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In Episode 5 of Good Dads’ The Intentional Dad podcast, hosts J. Fotsch and Jason Hynson sit down with Dyllan Dale to tackle two of the most persistent challenges facing families today: peer pressure and self-esteem. Through honest reflection and hard-earned wisdom, this conversation reminds dads that being intentional isn’t just about showing up—it’s about […]
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Good Dads, Missouri’s leading father-focused non-profit, named three communities, Ava, Rolla and Texas County, as its Great Communities of the Year this week. The contest, the first of its kind, celebrates the outstanding grassroots developments taking place throughout the state to support responsible fatherhood. With 14 community chapters launching Good Dads initiatives, plus additional Good […]
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When my son whispered that he had said “the s-word” at school, I braced myself. But what came out of his mouth wasn’t what I expected. That moment might seem small, but it launched one of the best parenting tools I’ve ever stumbled into. I call it “No Consequence Questions,” and it’s saved us from […]
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Good Dads Inc., a nonprofit headquartered in Springfield, MO, is collaborating again with Flintrock Home Builders to host its second-annual charity golf tournament. Last year’s tournament garnered around $2,500 to benefit the nonprofit. This year’s tournament on Monday, May 19, at Millwood Golf & Racquet Club in Ozark, hopes to bring in even more. Good […]
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Did you catch our four engaging podcast episodes in April? We explored fatherhood in various ways, from handling screen time to fostering workplace culture. Each discussion offered insightful views on being a purposeful and involved dad in the twenty-first century. This week on the Good Dads blog, we’re recapping some of our favorite takeaways and […]
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Wow! More than three dozen father-focused leaders representing 15 Missouri communities joined Good Dads in Springfield, MO, to be trained to facilitate Good Dads 2.0 and Within My Reach, the two classes that serve dad participants in the New Pathways for Good Dads Program. The cohort gathered April 23–25 at classroom space generously offered by […]
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The boys are all grown and have their own lives now, but when I look back at some of the best times I had with my children, one simple activity stands out. How low could I go. When you are a child, everything you do is way above, and you live in a land of […]
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Good Dads was honored to host its latest Chapter Orientation, welcoming community leaders from ten Missouri communities! The event, Friday April 11, in Springfield, was the latest in Good Dads’ ongoing efforts to expand the nonprofit’s mission throughout Southwest MO and beyond. When we bring Good Dads’ services to more dads, it directly translates to […]
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In Episode 3 of Hot Topics, Good Dads hosts Will Cox and Dr. Jennifer L. Baker tackle a powerful and relatable subject for every parent: the value of letting children fail. The latest episode, “Letting Your Children Fail – Using Setbacks to Foster Growth & Resilience,” is a candid conversation that explores why experiencing failure […]
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The Good Dads Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Northern Life Magazine website and was not written by Good Dads staff. Reposted with permission. Being a father is one of life’s most significant roles, but it can also be one of the most daunting, especially if you’ve […]
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We’re building a fence at the top of the cliff. That’s probably one of the easiest and most concise ways to describe what we’re doing at Good Dads. We are constructing a sturdy barrier overlooking a ravine because we want to prevent the needless tragedy that occurs when people go over the edge. Author Dan […]
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Last Monday, we sent out an important progress report on the New Pathways for Good Dads program. As we celebrate a decade of hard work among our staff, volunteers and program participants, we want to say thank you and recap some of our recent accomplishments. In 2018, The New Pathways for Good Dads (NPGD) program […]
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