Back to school means math, English, and history all over again. Its a good time for Dads to get back to basics as well. Fundamentals of fatherhood are not a new parenting philosophy, just three things easy to know but easy to skip: how you show affection, what your kids catch from watching you, and whether you talk more than you listen. This week's post breaks down the ABCs of fatherhood, what they actually look like day to day, and why research says they matter more than alm

Last week was about the smart that runs a calendar. This week is harder. Every day at school, your kid faces tests no teacher grades: peer pressure, hard calls, moments that show up without warning and don't wait for you to be in the room. A longtime coach shares the line he's used with kids for years, the one that draws the line between knowing the right thing and actually doing it. Discretion and understanding aren't optional skills. They're the ones that show up when it co

Courage isn't just what you do. It's how you live. And it's reflected in what you say. The root word for courage is the Latin word cor — strength of heart. Courageous people live from the inside out. And the way we teach our kids to interact with others is training their heart. There are four phrases courageous people say: "thank you," "You're welcome," "I'm sorry, " and "I forgive you." Dads have the opportunity to model every one of them and the responsibility to train his