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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 game with friends has evolved into a life-changing experience, shaping him into the person he […]
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A Missouri father of three shares his joys and challenges of raising two teenage boys during his recovery journey....
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 and empowering a community to take ownership of a Good Dads initiative is critical. We […]
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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 at The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship’s (ARC) 2023 Conference in London. The causes of the epidemic of […]
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“Hold my hand, daddy. I’m scared.” “Watch this, daddy. Watch me jump in the pool. Did you see the splash I made?” “Did you see me hit that ball, Dad? Were you watching when I hit that homerun?” Why is having our attention so important to children? Why do small children, especially, remind us over […]
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This month on the Growing Good Dads blog, we’re diving into the ways you can be a good dad to preteens. Children at this age are in a period of growth and discovery: they’re learning who they are and figuring out their passions by becoming more independent. On recent episodes of the Good Dads podcast, […]
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If your child is entering the public education system (maybe for the first time), you probably wondering how to make sure it’s a success. I understand, and I am in the same boat as a dad of a preschooler. I’ve done my share of research on making my son’s leap into elementary school go smoothly, […]
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Tonight with JD, I had a realization that children become truly mature and compassionate when they realize that, if they CAN do something, they NEED to do it for themselves. I believe we, as parents, need to encourage our kids to do things they are capable of doing on their own and only ask for […]
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This month on the Growing Good Dads blog, we’re focusing on being a good dad to kids between 6–9 years old. If you have a child this age, they’re most likely in the middle of their summer break. Because summer is the perfect time for relaxation and fun in the sun, the last thing some […]
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Goal Setting for Parents I strongly believe in the idea of setting goals. If you aim for nothing, you’ll get nothing every time. This concept is typically used to set personal goals, but I’m here to talk about goal setting for parents. In my experience, a lot of parenting decisions are reaction-based. What if we […]
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It sneaks up on you: One morning, you're forced to accept the reality that your baby doesn’t need you to get her dressed anymore. When she had the freedom to choose what she would wear, she gained confidence in her ability to make good decisions for herself....
The outdoors is the perfect backdrop for bonding with your youngster while communing with nature—not to mention the fact that plenty of outdoor adventures are low-cost or even free!...
“Please Don’t Repeat That!”
I think we have all been there, cruising along at a speed that is probably not recommended by the Highway
The Annual Christmas Crisis: Part 2
“Why can’t you just help out with the wrapping? I did everything else.” “I don’t know why you have such
When Co-Parenting is Difficult
Our Good Dads podcast recently received feedback from a listener who wondered about how a dad could be engaged in
Becoming a Good Dad
Dr. Mike Dawson has been the Chief Learning Officer for Springfield Public Schools since 2015. He is also married to
Three Theories for Raising Kids
Brian Fogle claims he had three theories about how to raise children before he had three. Now he has none!
You Can Be a Good Dad and Drive a Truck
“You can be a truck driver. You can be a dad. You can be a good dad! Don’t let people
Competition VS Cooperation
“In what areas of life do you find yourself most competitive? At work? In athletic activities? In card or board
Four Ways to Help your Child Try New Things
“What’s that?!” “It’s good. You’ll like it.”“Yuck. No I won’t.” “How do you know you won’t like it if you
Helping Your Children With “Firsts”
At the first of the year, my mind is often brought back to the many “firsts” I have been blessed
What I Wish Dads Would Say to their Teens About Love
Many dads fear “the talk” relative to conversations with their kids about love and sex. I can understand this discomfort,
It’s Mine!
What parent hasn’t heard those words? A red-faced child plants both feet firmly, sticks out the lower lip, and what
The Whisper of Fatherhood
If ever a story, a relationship, a social infrastructure, or a magical phenomenon been more under emphasized than the importance
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