10 Things Every Dad Can Do
We all need family life trail tips now and then. Being a parent is more than rushing around in a frenzy of work. Or earning the money. What every dad can do … take time to know themselves, their mates, and their kids.
We want to be good dads, but sometimes we run out of ideas. We’re tapped out. Award winning Western author Stephen Bly suggests these things to try. Here’s a sampling from his book, How To Be A Good Dad.
In the Old West, settlers marked the boundaries of their property with corner posts. First, stake out your family’s claim. Build quality for each individual family member. Let them know family comes first for you. Then show how you look to God, your higher authority. Model your trust in Him in every challenge.
Trail Tips
Do something crazy, like wear a cowboy hat, or the hat or shirt of your choice. Get practical and build something needed right now, like a phone book holder. Be prepared to be vulnerable, like sing a solo. And treat the family like the preacher’s there.
More Trail Tips
Keep the office door open. If needed, be a zoo keeper. Volunteer for the Christmas play. Leave the house door open and the porch light on. And most of all, hug Mom.
Stephen Bly
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