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Who’s Leading Your Kid? (It Should Be You.)

Let’s talk about something that’s not-so-quietly reshaping the next generation: AI.

It’s everywhere. On our phones, in our homes, and even in our kids’ pockets. It’s answering their questions, shapin...

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The Father-Son Tightrope (and Why We’re Still Walking It Together)

Here’s the truth: father-son relationships aren’t neat and tidy. They’re messy, full of trial and error, and often come with a few silent car rides and some “creative” disagreements about music, sport...

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3 Reasons Why There’s No Better Time for Empathy Between Fathers and Sons

Before 2020, “empathy” and “fatherhood” weren’t words you’d often hear together. Dads were supposed to be providers, protectors, and problem-solvers. Empathy? That was sometimes left off the list—righ...

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There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Dad

Let’s be real for a second: Fatherhood doesn’t come with a manual. You don’t get a syllabus, a how-to YouTube playlist, or a "Dad for Dummies" starter kit.

Most of us are just figuring it out as we g...

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8 Tips to Stay Connected Through Hard Seasons

Raising a teenage son isn’t always easy.

Some days he’s your buddy—cracking jokes, sharing playlists, asking for advice.

Other days, he barely looks up from his phone, and you wonder if anything you...

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The Importance of Fatherhood in Raising Confident, Connected Sons

When Avery was a teenager, I thought being a good dad was about working hard, paying bills, and making sure he had a decent pair of kicks. Truth is, he didn’t need me to be Superman. He just needed me...

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Building Open Dialogue with Your Teen Son

If you’ve ever found yourself unsure how to get your teenage son to open up—or wondered whether he even wants to talk at all—you’re not alone. Parenting a teen is a different ballgame than when they w...

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Raising Emotionally Strong Sons

As your son grows into adolescence, he’ll experience waves of emotion—joy, anger, fear, frustration, excitement, and doubt. These emotions are part of becoming human. But without the right tools, he m...

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What Sons Wish Their Fathers Heard

What Is Empathetic Listening, Really?

At its core, empathetic listening means putting your full attention on your son—not to fix, correct, or critique, but to understand.

It means listening without:...

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