Super Parents Talk

By Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: Six months ago, my wife and I divorced because she was having an affair.  After our divorce, she remarried and my 3-year old son has become attached to her new husband, who showers him with expensive presents.  I know my son loves me, but it isn’t easy for me not [...]

A Wagon Ride with Dad
Written by Dr. Ken Canfield
I’m a better father because of my wife, Dee. And, you can be a better father because of your wife.
Many years back, when Dee and I were living in Vancouver, British Columbia, we were walking along the hills by the shore with our two daughters, Hannah and Sarah. [...]

Belayers for Exploring Children
Written by Dr. Ken Canfield
Dad, are you manning the ropes for your kids? As you cheer their climb, are you also prepared for them to fall?
Mountain climbing provides a great analogy for that stage of life when our kids begin to explore the world. From the grade-school years through to their twenties [...]

What Children Gain When You Love Their Mother
Written by Ken Canfield, Ph.D.
“Who has helped you the most in your fathering?” We asked that very question to thousands of men as part of our research. Some answered, “My father” or “My pastor.” Several mentioned Dr. James Dobson. But the most popular answer by far was, “My [...]

Stepdads: Don’t Compete With the Child’s Father
Written by Ken Canfield
Orville is about to become a stepfather, and he wrote to me with a question: the 8-year-old son of his fiancée minds his father very well, but wreaks havoc at home. “What should I do?” Orville writes.
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