Confessional (Part 2): What Do Parents Need from their Twentysomethings?
December 18, 2024
This is the second of a two-part series of anonymous musings on the topic of raising adult children. Last week,
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Purchasing a personal device for a child may be simple, and teaching them how it functions, easy. In fact, it’s too easy—but something that is not simple or easy is the task of reversing a bad habit or psychological damages associated with their use of these super-handy and convenient devices. That said, while one’s awareness […]
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Generously Supported By: Contest Summary Dads and kids are encouraged to get their creative juices flowing for Good Dads’ Corrugated Creation Design Contest! Use whatever materials you’d like to decorate, paint and beautify your blank canvas. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! Fun prizes are up for grabs for winners in these categories: […]
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Who better to ask than a classroom full of teenagers, “What does it mean to be a good dad?” At Parkview High School, classrooms are full of a variety of perceptions considering its high diversity rate–both multiculturally and socioeconomically. There was hesitancy to even ask the question because that can be a sensitive topic to […]
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This month on the Growing Good Dads blog, we’re turning to some of the most important sources of wisdom and experience on teenagers: Educators! We’ve reached out to high schools in the Springfield area and are excited to bring you a variety of coverage you won’t want to miss. To kick off the month, we […]
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It was lunchtime, and the dads came hungry. As break began on a Friday in late September, welders and grinders at Watson Metal Masters filed into the conference room, guided by their noses by the mouthwatering scent of Missouri favorites: fried chicken, green beans and corn, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, cookies. It was the last […]
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The Growing Good Dads Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Growing Leaders website and was not written by Good Dads staff. Most teenagers today are aware of the negative impact of smartphones. By this point, they all seem to know it deepens anxiety, heightens negative emotions, and increases FOMO. […]
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Will looked at his bank statement and wondered again what he and Elise were thinking when they decided to have children. It’s not that he didn’t love their three kids, but raising them wasn’t cheap or easy. Sean (15), regularly complained about the injustice of being required to do chores, even though Will and Elise […]
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Mental health is as vital as physical health, yet there remains a significant barrier preventing many from seeking help: stigma. For youth, this stigma can lead to untreated mental health conditions hindering their growth, education and overall well-being. The Local Challenge: Youth Mental Health in Springfield Our city isn’t immune to these challenges. Recent data […]
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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....
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 topical today! I was sitting at my computer working away on some project, when one […]
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Arm yourself with knowledge and empathy to be better prepared to support your daughter during her first period...
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 necessities have been obtained. Mission accomplished – right? Well, maybe not so fast. While the […]
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