A father’s gifts of quality time, life-giving words, and positive actions have a long-lasting impact on his children.
Importance of Fathers
Many men feel they should stay out of the abortion debate. Leave it to women. Yet their voice matters and is wanted for many reasons.
When a woman first holds up that positive test, research shows that her mind most often goes to a potential resource and solution that many people on every side of the debate seem to have forgotten – the father.
When fathers choose to serve the Lord, live consistently and seize the opportunity to be present and involved with their children, they encourage identity and teach values.
Radical feminism and the crisis of male identity has impacted our families in a barrage of subtle attacks.
If the writers of the beloved Wonder Years television series were right – that growing up happens in a heartbeat, that one day you’re in diapers and the next day you’re gone – then the parenting season is equally brief, poignant, and profound.
Fathers have the awesome responsibility of laying a spiritual foundation in the home. But what does that mean, exactly? How can you be the dad your family needs?
Dads matter. So how can you make a lasting difference in your children’s lives?
You don’t have to make the same choices in life that your father did. You can use your life story as a springboard to another path. You can choose how to write the next chapters in your story. Make the choice for the cycle of absent fathers to end with you.
When dads are involved with their kids at all ages and stages of childhood, they will help them grow and thrive
In his final years, my father slipped into dementia and eventually struggled to remember even the simplest daily things. But he never forgot the power of the Holy Spirit working in his life.
When fathers take the time to build relationships with their sons, they help them develop their identity, confidence and perseverance
When fathers are attentive to their children, they build relationships that encourage healthy child development.
Preparing for fatherhood contains a mixture of fears and joys. Read about one story of a soon to be father and his journey towards growing into fatherhood. Then, discover how you can overcome four common fears of fatherhood.
Donating to your local pregnancy resource center or Focus on the Family’s Option Ultrasound Program are excellent options, but is there more?
As a father, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your daughter. Explore the 13 essential lessons dads can teach their daughters to create a positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives.
Fathers can bond with their kids through adventure.
It takes more than super strength to be a super dad. Strong dads serve their families everyday.
When fathers make intentional efforts to disciple and mentor their sons, they build strong relationships and encourage faith development.
Moms: Stop, pause and observe to see how a father’s unique contributions to parenting will benefit his children.
