Monthly Archives: June 2026

Be Quick, But Don’t Hurry

I have been thinking a lot about the values we need to pass on to our children. How we fill their back packs. Recently, I have written about the need to teach hard work, discipline, civility, kindness and perseverance. I have written about dads making themselves available for conversation with their kids. I have written…

Dad Intelligence?

Prom Night? When we first began Be There Dad we talked about how and from whom our children would get their life lessons and advice.  Most dads readily agreed that there were lots of potential sources.  Our kids listened to other kids on the playground.  Kids on the school bus.  In the locker room.  Late…