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.
Fathers Grow Better with Time
Fathers Grow Better with Time… Dad became my mentor, the best a son could have. But I had paid a price. Today’s story is from Diane Prince Johnston. In 1974, I had just graduated from law school. I was determined to take on the world and forge my own way. By that time, Chubby, my […]Read moreThe Father of Aerobics - Dr. Kenneth Cooper
The next time you’re sweating your way to a healthier life, gasp a “thanks” to Dr. Kenneth Cooper. Dr. Cooper is our special Savvy Dad guest today. Dr. Cooper is a famous father — the father of aerobics. As you will see, his dad … and mom inspired him to help others live a longer, […]Read moreSophisticated Fathering
Sophisticated Fathering Want to be a good dad? Be a role model. Want to be a great dad? Make your kids the role model. It’s the next level. Every day I hear stories of fathering. I’ve learned something I didn’t expect. Being a role model for your daughter or son is not as important as […]Read moreDad, I'm so proud of you.
‘Dad, I’m so proud of you.’ This morning my son made me sad. We were talking about Savvy Dad stuff. There was a momentary lull in the conversation. Then Brian said, “Dad, I’m so proud of you. What you’re doing is so special – and you’re working so hard. Just wanted you to know how […]Read moreHow to Raise Confident Kids
How to Raise Confident Kids What gives them confidence? A happier life? A good education? Parents with money? Oodles of friends? Nope. It’s knowing their family history.Read moreTo Your Child —A Promise Kept is Invaluable
A promise to his little girl long ago. It was time to deliver, he knew. The price he would pay! Leave a career. Start over. Forge a new life. Lise Webb Johnson, executive editor of John Wiley and Sons, is our Savvy Dad guest today. A mom herself, Lise told us she often thinks about […]Read moreRonald Reagan's Fatherly Advice on Love
It was a watershed moment…a big day in his life. 1971 – Michael Reagan was about to be married. His dad wanted to share important advice. A brilliant man, Ronald Reagan imparted much to his children, but perhaps most touching were his lessons in love. It was a subject this famous father knew well; his […]Read moreFeeling Uncomfortable — A Trade-Off
Feeling Uncomfortable — A Trade-Off The first date. That big interview. A trip to strange lands. This is about strain…and the chance for gain. Our guest today is a new father, author, speaker and entrepreneur, soon a PhD. Jordan Jensen is a young man, an overachiever extraordinaire. Who showed him the way? A quite savvy […]Read moreHelping Your Child Step Down the Road
Dad ripped the sheets back from my body. It was too early. I was ticked. “You’re going to the tryouts,” he commanded. There would be no debate. I was twelve, and obsessed with baseball (still am). I dreamed of playing professionally. “The Flames” were holding tryouts that day. This was a boys’ traveling team, one […]Read moreConfidence in Kids Endures for Life
With hunting season underway, it wasn’t the sight of three men with rifles that made John Hite uneasy. It was their demeanor. He watched as the trio flagged down his buddy’s truck on the dusty dirt road twenty yards ahead. He couldn’t make out the words, but the message was clear. Arms flailing. One spat […]Read more