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06/30/2026

It was necessary in that moment to apologize to both my wife and my son, and I did. However, there are times when an apology is the wrong response. Here are 5 things parents should never apologize for.

There are times when an apology is the wrong response. All Pro Dad shares 5 things parents should never apologize for.

06/29/2026

If he had been willing to do some difficult things, he could still be here, and that would have meant the world to me. There are so many great things about being a dad, and then there are tough things—things dads do that we’d rather not. But if doing them means our kids grow up better, fuller, more mature, and well-rounded with a stronger sense of self, then it’s worth it. Here are 5 things we hate to do but need to do as dads.

There are things dads do that are absolutely necessary, or our kids may suffer. All Pro Dad shares what dads hate to do but need to do.

06/26/2026

Today, many dads have a hard time saying no to their kids. Another parent told me he didn’t correct his child because he didn’t want to squash his son’s “amazing” spirit. He must have a different definition of amazing because mine doesn’t include punching other kids in the stomach for laughs. This illustrates the importance of saying no to your child. It might feel uncomfortable, but sometimes, your kids need it more than anything—even if they think of you as the bad guy. Here are 5 times to be the bad guy.

The importance of saying no to your child can't be overstated. Here are 5 times to be the bad guy for the sake of your kids' development.

06/25/2026

Ed and Sharon’s story is beautifully told in a movie called Ordinary Angels. It’s a true story about a suffering family and a community of people who came together to help them. Everyone suffers at some point. It’s not if it will happen, but when. While everyone tries to avoid suffering, suffering isn’t without purpose. Suffering can deepen our character, strengthen our resilience, and bolster our faith. However, there are ways men suffer that are unnecessary, unhealthy, and unproductive. There are things we could do differently to support other men suffering, or if we are struggling ourselves. Here are 4 ways men shouldn’t suffer.

06/24/2026

Your talks as a dad don’t have to be like this. You don’t have to make the same mistake I did. You can do better. You just need to avoid these parenting mistakes. Here are 3 mistakes dads make when approaching a serious subject.

How do you handle parenting mistakes? All Pro Dad shares 3 mistakes dads make when approaching a serious subject.

06/23/2026

For good or for bad, parents leave indelible marks on their kids. It’s hard to know what moments or conversations our kids will remember, and there are some we’re hoping they’ll forget! But knowing what stays with our kids can help us be more intentional. Here are 7 things kids never forget about parents.

Knowing what stays with our kids can help us be more intentional. All Pro Dad shares 7 things kids will never forget about their parents.

06/22/2026

The good news is, just as we can pass our divisiveness on to our kids, we can also pass down unity. Yes, it may require that we change how we talk and act. It might mean we have to stop watching so much news and listening to so many podcasts. But if it helps our kids grow up to be kinder humans, isn’t it worth it?

06/18/2026

This is the new world of looksmaxxing and the pressures certain influencers, product sellers, and cultural forces are pushing on our sons. Here’s what looksmaxxing is, why you should be concerned, and the potential problems it poses for our sons.

What is looksmaxxing, and should our sons be involved with this trend? Here's what you need to know, so you can advise your son.

06/17/2026

Our kids have big feelings, but don’t always know what big feelings mean. They will look to others to interpret those feelings if we don’t step in and validate them first. Here’s how to validate your child’s feelings.

Our kids have big feelings and need our help to interpret them. All Pro Dad shares how to validate your child's feelings.

06/04/2026

I think the thing that helped me was my parents doing a good job of having empathy, but also encouraging independence. Do you have a Velcro kid? Is your child clingy to either you or your wife? Should it make you uneasy? Are you wondering how to handle it? We have answers to those questions and more. Here are those answers and how to handle a Velcro kid.

A Velcro kid is extremely clingy with a parent. Do you have one? Here's more about Velcro kids and what to do if you have one.