Pastor Brian Mattson on Strong Schools Captain Connections
Brian Mattson has a lot of roles in his life: husband, father of two, lead pastor of the Downtown Church in Springfield, and Strong Schools
Good Dads Resources
Whether you are a man, you love a man or are raising a child to one day become a man, Good Dads has resources for you—for free, always.
Good Dads Blog
Jump into fun and informative stories for and about dads in the Growing Good Dads blog! We strive to bring you a variety of perspectives on 21st century fatherhood as we follow child development milestones from before birth all the way up to young adulthood. Find something new to learn with a unique blog every week.
Practice Makes Perfect
Have you ever had this thought? You buy a Powerball ticket and discover you won the jackpot! You’ve made it!! You can quit your job,
Father-daughter duo Rick and Daisy Gideon on learning lessons through Strong Schools
What do making paper airplanes, coloring pictures and creating pipe cleaner creatures all have in common? These are great, simple ways for dads to bond
Good Dads Make Great Communities
The recipe for a great place to live includes safe neighborhoods, strong schools, healthy relationships and a robust economy. It turns out, encouraging responsible fatherhood fosters all three of those! Dive into our resources for community leaders to discover how you can bring the Good Dads mission to your region. All our Great Communities materials … all in one place.
Join us as we work to disrupt the modern male’s mental health stigma. On the Men and Mental Health blog you’ll find thoughtful, well-researched posts from mental health professionals and trusted resources to equip our readers with what they need to know on a variety of mental health topics: mood disorders, work-related stress, healthy relationships, loneliness, addiction and more.
When you’re a single dad, the child support system can feel confusing and unfair. On our Child Support FAQ page, we dive into the purposes of child support, parental rights and other tips for navigating the child support system.
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Starters
Having a conversation with your kids doesn’t have to be daunting. Check out our collection of Conversation Starters to help spark dialog with kids of all ages.
#FunWithDad
Dads tend to bring fun into the equation and are excellent at turning a boring daily routine into a game. Whether it’s an adrenaline-filled game of Backyard Lava or an artistic foray into sidewalk chalk masterpieces, we have no shortage of ideas for #FunWithDad.
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