This is where I share great lessons from other dads. They were relayed to me by daughters and sons. What he did. What he said. The difference he made in their lives.
Kids Kidnapped by Dad
Virtually every weekend, my brother and I took a trip with Dad. Sometimes near, often far. We piled in the car. Off we went. We never knew where until we arrived. It might be just a few hours. It could be days. It was always a surprise.Read moreTrouble Maker Learns Through Writing Apology Letters
I walked into the house and tossed my report card on the table. Time for some skateboard action outside. “Casey, come in,” I heard Dad yell. His voice sounded an unhappy tone. Read moreJust Do What Has to Be Done
My dad now had to look for another job. There were not many coaching jobs to be had. Many months went by and the situation was getting dire. Finally a head-coaching job (a dream job for my dad) opened up.Read moreBaby Lost at Sea Finds Unusual Dad
"Mzee adopted me. No one knows why. It’s so strange. A giant tortoise Mzee, and a hippo? A little baby and a grumpy old man — Mzee is 130 years old!"Read moreSon Fired by Two-Hatted Dad!
“Tom, join me in the hot tub. Let’s talk,” said Dad. Pretty cool, I thought. Hot tubbin’ with dad. A father-son chat. Why not? I was due for a raise. I’d worked at Dad’s store for months. He took me on when I quit college.Read moreSleuthing the Web to Find Dad's Cherished Impala
They tracked Herb’s old Impala by its VIN. From California to Pennsylvania to New York to Maine, she changed hands. Seven owners. They scoured the land. At last, a man with a tip.Read moreAs Father & Son. As One.
In the spring of 1977, Rick told his father that he wanted to participate in a 5-mile benefit run. Dick agreed to push Rick in his wheelchair and they finished all 5 miles. That night, Rick told his father, "Dad, when I'm running, it feels like I'm not handicapped."Read moreMy Dad Has A Special Appreciation for Living
“Emergency surgery,” the doctors exclaimed. The problem? Something scary called “water on the brain.” I needed a difficult operation few knew how to do. I needed it right then to keep me alive.Read moreDad Was This Huge Looming Presence
You’re a lucky guy — the son of the King. As an aspiring writer, what do you do to leverage Dad’s name? A crazy move most would say. You change your name!Read moreA Road Trip with Dad
Remember those road trips when you were a kid? Twenty questions. Songs. Counting cows. Name that car. State capitols. Word games. The hours drug on. Are we there yet? How much longer? Read more