Feeling Understood: The Role of Identity in Communication
March 9, 2026
Have you ever heard the phrase “men are from Mars, women are from Venus”? Popularized by the 1992 bestselling novel
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Have you ever heard the phrase “men are from Mars, women are from Venus”? Popularized by the 1992 bestselling novel by the same name, it asserts that there is a stark difference, particularly in communication styles, between sexes that it’s akin to two extraterrestrial beings inhabiting completely different planets. Is there truth to this sentiment? […]
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Becoming a parent changes everything. Your routines, your priorities, even how you communicate and collaborate with your partner. For expectant parents, this life transition is a whirlwind of emotions: excitement, anxiety, pressure, impatience, stress, glee. How do you communicate well with a new member of the family on the way? This week on the Good […]
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Friday was a very special day at Good Dads! We’re thrilled with the amount of productive brainstorming and positive feedback from the newest members of the Good Dads team after last week’s Chapter Orientation. Facilitators and advisory board members representing Good Dads chapters throughout the state met at our headquarters in Springfield for a day […]
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Valentine’s Day can be one of the most romantic days of the year — or one of the most disappointing. Often, the difference has less to do with flowers, candy or dinner reservations and more to do with whether we feel truly seen, heard and valued by the person we love. Consider these common Valentine’s […]
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Last week, Training Camp looked a little different compared to other Good Dads training events! Whereas we’d typically invite anyone with a heart for service who believes in the power of responsible fatherhood to attend Training Camp events—this time we had a veritable all-star team at the Good Dads headquarters with returning facilitators. Because most […]
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The world certainly seems to revolve around the almighty dollar. Money can be the make or break of relationships. Money talks—and it’s important that couples do, too! But how do you communicate money matters with each other? Earlier this month, Good Dads founder and director, Dr. Jennifer Baker (who is also a licensed clinical psychologist […]
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This year on the Good Dads blog, we’re thrilled to be your guide through the 2026 theme: Good Dads Communicators. Between now and the end of the year, we’ll explore a variety of perspectives on how people communicate and how we can build our communication skills to lead happier lives. Lately, “communication” has become a […]
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Join the Good Dads team in the new year! We are hiring two organized and team-centric individuals who are passionate about moving the Good Dads mission forward. Keep reading for details about the Project Manager role and the Regional Coordinator roles. Project Manager Location: Good Dads Headquarters in Springfield MO Salary: $65,000–$70,000/yr Organization Overview: Good […]
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Somehow, we blinked and the holidays are already here. While we hurdle toward the end of the year, nonprofits everywhere are neck-deep in their spreadsheets: crunching their numbers, gathering statistics and packaging everything together in appeal letters, annual reports, PowerPoints, e-newsletters and everywhere else we can think of putting them! As a communicator, I believe […]
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Imagine our surprise and delight when representatives from DMP, Digital Monitoring Products, called the Good Dads offices this fall. “We love the work that you do, and we want to support you,” they said. We jumped for joy! Every year as part of the DMP Cares initiative, the company’s leadership chooses to support two nonprofits, […]
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Thirty-two Missouri residents came together last week for Good Dads Training Camp, a fun and fast-paced training over three days in Springfield, MO, to learn all there is to know about leading New Pathways for Good Dads classes. This remarkable group joined Good Dads staff November 19–21 at the Downtown Church. Together, we dug deep […]
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With Thanksgiving season upon us, dads and their young learners across the state are learning about gratitude and respect with the Good Dads Strong Schools program. The message in these lessons is clear: Showing gratitude shouldn’t just happen once a year. Being grateful should happen every day! Schools across Missouri use the Good Dads Strong […]
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Feeling Understood: The Role of Identity in Communication
Have you ever heard the phrase “men are from Mars, women are from Venus”? Popularized by the 1992 bestselling novel
Communicating Well with Baby on the Way
Becoming a parent changes everything. Your routines, your priorities, even how you communicate and collaborate with your partner. For expectant
Can-Do Collaboration at Good Dads Chapter Orientation
Friday was a very special day at Good Dads! We’re thrilled with the amount of productive brainstorming and positive feedback
Valentine’s Day Conversations: What Really Makes Us Feel Loved?
Valentine’s Day can be one of the most romantic days of the year — or one of the most disappointing.
Facilitators Gather from Across Missouri for Good Dads Plus Us Training Camp
Last week, Training Camp looked a little different compared to other Good Dads training events! Whereas we’d typically invite anyone
Money Matters: Currency Communication in Healthy Relationships
The world certainly seems to revolve around the almighty dollar. Money can be the make or break of relationships. Money
Being a Good Dad and a Great Communicator in 2026
This year on the Good Dads blog, we’re thrilled to be your guide through the 2026 theme: Good Dads Communicators.
Good Dads is Hiring: Project Manager & Regional Coordinator
Join the Good Dads team in the new year! We are hiring two organized and team-centric individuals who are passionate
12 Stats That Will Change the Way You Think About Responsible Fatherhood
Somehow, we blinked and the holidays are already here. While we hurdle toward the end of the year, nonprofits everywhere
DMP selects Good Dads for 2026 annual charity
Imagine our surprise and delight when representatives from DMP, Digital Monitoring Products, called the Good Dads offices this fall. “We
Gallery: Good Dads’ Training Camp fosters collaboration and community
Thirty-two Missouri residents came together last week for Good Dads Training Camp, a fun and fast-paced training over three days
Good Dads Strong Schools encourages fathers and students to talk about respect and gratitude
With Thanksgiving season upon us, dads and their young learners across the state are learning about gratitude and respect with