Since I’ll be headed up to the mountains with “CAP” today I figured I’d post a intentional piece for girls. I came across this article, by Tara Hedman, and I think that it is a great reminder: I’m spending the morning waiting for my car in the repair shop. Four men in flannel (I missed […]
Month: April 2018
Saving from Struggles
Struggle is a funny word, and somehow we have given it a negative connotation. When we see our children struggling it is an important time. Not because we need to rush to their aid, but because we need to discern if the struggle is something that will hurt them or resolutely block their way without […]
Teachable Moments
You know that moment when your 5 year old says, “Hey, dad where do babies come from?” …but when you really think about it, all she really want so know is, “they come from mommy’s tummy.” Has that happened to you, yet? If it hasn’t, it will, and I want to encourage you to field […]
L.I.F.T. Weekends !!
I cannot tell you enough how important time with your kids is! On top of that the opportunities you have to be with them in a way that’s not “normal” (everyday life) have a way of having even more impact. EncouragingDad.com is helping to sponsor a Father Son Retreat, by an organization called L.I.F.T., which […]
A Magnificent Treasure!
Dragons are well known to be protectors. They are also known to possess the greatest treasure in the land. Tales have been told of dragons with maidens held captive in the tower of a castle, for centuries, but what if we reverse the idea? How about a maiden that is not held against her will, […]
Let Them Fail – Big Deal Behavior (8 of 8)
“But if I don’t help him, he won’t be able to do it…” Is that right? or is the truth, that if you help him he will subconsciously think that you don’t believe he can do it on his own? I believe the question truly becomes, “is their need for help simply your perception? does […]
Vocabulary Words – Big Deal Behavior (7 of 8)
“Now, I expect your assimilation concerning my regulatory statutes, and that you understand their pertinence according to what we have deemed acceptable in any singular situation.” (For child’s response see picture above.) We often think about adjusting our vocabulary for the sake of a child that doesn’t understand all the words we may use […]
Using When They’re Right, When their Wrong – Big Deal Behavior (6 of 8)
There was a great amount of time, in the elementary years of my children, that I simply was at a loss of how to train certain elements of my children’s character. When you get passed the early development: demonstration and instruction, there comes a time when you start desiring more complex concepts like wanting them […]
Doing the Motions – Big Deal Behavior (5 of 8)
There was a great amount of time, in the early years of my parenting, that I simply was at a loss of how to train certain elements of my children’s character. I knew that I wanted them to be responsible and diligent but “how do I train that?” I wondered. I happened upon the idea […]
The Garage Lights – Big Deal Behavior (4 of 8)
“My child has done something wrong! What do I do now? Do I make a big deal? I don’t really have any positive reinforcement to use according to this! What do I do?” As we’ve talked about Big Deal Behavior we discussed making sure you praise your child(ren) when they do something right, and then […]