Let’s Talk About It: Combatting Stigmas of Men’s Mental Health
September 17, 2026
On our last Good Dads Communicators blog, we talked about why it’s so important that dads prioritize their physical health
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On our last Good Dads Communicators blog, we talked about why it’s so important that dads prioritize their physical health with check-ups at a doctor’s office. When dads take care of their health, they’re taking care of their families as well. The message from the blog is clear: more dads are talking to their doctors […]
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“I’m fine.” “I’ll walk it off.” “It’s too much of a hassle.” “Doc’s not going to tell me something I don’t already know.” Does this sound like anyone you know? Or maybe this sounds like something you’ve said yourself? Taking care of your health is an important part of being a good dad. However, a […]
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Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! At Good Dads, we’re excited for another year of school success stories and lessons for lifelong learning. Your children may be dragging their feet on the first day of school. They may be excited to see old friends and even make some new ones. No matter how your child […]
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August has arrived, and with it comes the task of getting ready for the start of the school year. Time to make the trip to the local supercenter to get the kiddos pencils, paper, crayons, and glue sticks. You want to have them prepared so they can do their very best, right? So, now that […]
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Have you heard of the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”? This statement means that children need the helpful and loving support of lots of grown-ups—not just parents—to succeed. It also means that dads and moms shouldn’t have to do it all alone! As a dad, it’s tempting to assume that […]
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This year on the Good Dads blog, we’ve examined many ways dads can be good communicators to their partners and children. But as we all know, the world is much larger than just our immediate families, and fathers need to keep open lines of communication with other adults in your child’s life. These are people […]
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“When clear communication is taking place, we feel informed, engaged, involved and aware.” That’s what Brian Mattson, father of two and lead pastor at the Downtown Church in Springfield, had to say about the importance of communication in relationships. He’s learned a thing or two about communication through his both career and family. How can […]
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Following Good Dads’ screening of “Gone Guys,” an energetic—sometimes hopeful, sometimes sad—but nonetheless meaningful conversation occurred. We hosted a six-member panel to speak about their personal and professional experiences as it relates to the themes and topics in the documentary. Over the past fifty years, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school, work […]
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This time of year is special for several reasons, with schools letting out across the country, students moving up a grade and kickstarting a great summer. Graduations of all kinds are held, celebrating accomplishments and serving as the start of a new chapter for many. For Good Dads, June marks a special time in the […]
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Jude asks his son Kyle (15) to take out the trash by the time he gets back from the store. When Jude gets home, he finds the trash can is still overflowing. In a fit of anger, he yells at Kyle to take out the trash this instant. When Kyle returns, Kyle says he’s sorry […]
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This week hundreds attended an annual Springfield Public Schools celebration to recognize some of the wonderful individuals and organizations making an outsize impact in Missouri’s largest school district. Good Dads was honored to be among the ten organizations recognized as “District Partners in Excellence” for our Good Dads Strong Schools program, a volunteer-run initiative focused […]
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Five years ago, I was faced with what I felt to be an insurmountable task: explain to my two kids that their Mom and I would be splitting up and moving into different houses. I immediately went to the library to find resources to help explain how our family would look and operate, but everything […]
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