To My Child

Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying. Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear...

Good Teacher

A man took his son fishing one day. After a few hours in the boat with not much to do, the son started asking his father some questions. “How does the boat float?” he asked. The man...

A Father’s Love

Phil Littleford took his son on an Alaskan fishing trip with two other men...

The Importance of Fathers

In a recent issue of In Character, James Q. Wilson talks about yet another reason having a father in the home is so critical for the future of our society...
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Ten Things Students Will Not Learn in School

Life is not fair. Get used to it. If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss.  The real world will not care as much about your self-esteem as...

A Father’s Toolbox

Back on the farm, I remember that when something broke down, my father would get out his toolbox and make the repairs. As a child, I was always fascinated by his toolbox and its...

101,388 Hours

From the time children are born until they reach age 18, they are awake 118,260 hours (allowing eight hours for sleep a night).

Just Play Dumb (Or Dad’s Trick #44)

In January 1992, at 1:00 a.m., one very tired mom (me!) heard a cough. I bolted from my sleep to a standing/running position and in one leap made it to the bathroom and flipped...

A Father’s Example

Now that I’m the father of two boys, Father’s Day means a lot more to me than it used to.

For the Fathers

Wisdom for dads...