Gallery: Good Dads donors discover the ‘key’ to great communities
September 25, 2026
Yesterday evening, the central feeling in everyone’s hearts at our intimidate dinner was gratitude. With the Good Dads board of
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As a lifelong educator with 25+ years serving within public schools, I’ve seen teaching trends change from whole-group learning to targeted skill groups, from flashcards to computer programs, and from seated instruction to virtual learning. Each trend is always striving to close the achievement, equity, and success gap between children. However, the secret sauce component […]
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It’s one of the most controversial words in education and can send fear down the spines of parents and students alike: HOMEWORK. Educators frequently debate the merits of homework. Research shows that homework only has a minimal educational impact on elementary students and a moderate educational impact on secondary students. Some educators assign homework as […]
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At the History Museum on the Square, one of the best things to hear from young visitors are sentences beginning with I. Sentences, declared with confidence and enthusiasm, like: “I go to Phelps Grove Park with my family all the time.” “I rode a train just like this.” “I live next to that field where […]
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School. Soccer practice. Homework. Dinner. Piano Recital. Bed. Repeat. Does some variation of this sound all too familiar? Intentionally or unintentionally, our Generation Z kids are enduring heavy schedules filled with highly scripted activities. This leaves little (if any) downtime for unstructured play, learning, or even boredom — all of which experts suggest are crucial […]
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Getting Started When Good Dads began, the only resource in our community that came close to helping fathers be more engaged with their children was something called All Pro Dads (APD). A small number of local faith-based efforts, primarily housed in churches with limited outreach to the larger community, were attempting to implement APD in […]
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From the time they are very young, children often love nothing better than to have a parent read to them. It doesn’t matter how many times they’ve heard the same story, if they’re younger than three or four, they want to hear the same tale again, and again, and again. Some parents will tell you […]
...From the time they are very young, children often love nothing better than to have a parent read to them. It doesn’t matter how many times they’ve heard the same story, if they’re younger than three or four, they want to hear the same tale again, and again, and again. Some parents will tell you […]
...As a parent, for the most part, we have the ability to help and protect our children as they grow. We can make sure they don’t go running in the streets, stick things in the outlets or consume toxic items. We can safeguard the home in which they live, so as to give them a […]
...Thank you for allowing me to share a few ideas on starting the school year by encouraging success. One of the things I love about Good Dads is the organization supports us all on our journey to become better fathers. On my own journey to trying to become a better dad I have been thinking […]
...If you have looked at social media for even a minute during this, or the past few school years, it can seem that there is a constant stream of “look-what-my-kid-did” announcements. Our society has become more competitive than ever, and the drive to “be the best” can become overwhelming. Hopefully, as dads we always love […]
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Gallery: Good Dads donors discover the ‘key’ to great communities
Yesterday evening, the central feeling in everyone’s hearts at our intimidate dinner was gratitude. With the Good Dads board of
Facilitators Sharpen Leadership Skills at Good Dads FORGE Training Camp
Thank you for another successful Training Camp! A dozen facilitators joined Good Dads in Springfield, MO, last week from across
Let’s Talk About It: Combatting Stigmas of Men’s Mental Health
On our last Good Dads Communicators blog, we talked about why it’s so important that dads prioritize their physical health
More dads are talking to their doctors about their long-term health
“I’m fine.” “I’ll walk it off.” “It’s too much of a hassle.” “Doc’s not going to tell me something I
Starting School on the Right Foot: Advice from a Teacher
Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! At Good Dads, we’re excited for another year of school success stories and lessons
Ready for School? Built-in school resources to help your student succeed
August has arrived, and with it comes the task of getting ready for the start of the school year. Time
It Takes a Village: Being a Good Dad, Collaboratively
Have you heard of the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”? This statement means that children
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Communicating with Your Child’s Pediatrician
This year on the Good Dads blog, we’ve examined many ways dads can be good communicators to their partners and
Hear, Hear!: Clear Communication for Families
“When clear communication is taking place, we feel informed, engaged, involved and aware.” That’s what Brian Mattson, father of two
Our Takeaways from the ‘Gone Guys’ Documentary Screening
Following Good Dads’ screening of “Gone Guys,” an energetic—sometimes hopeful, sometimes sad—but nonetheless meaningful conversation occurred. We hosted a six-member
Good Dads hosts New Pathways graduation
This time of year is special for several reasons, with schools letting out across the country, students moving up a
Mending Fences: The Three R’s of a Good Apology
Jude asks his son Kyle (15) to take out the trash by the time he gets back from the store.