Trust: The Foundation of Every Marriage

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Posted on May 7, 2012 by Bryan Davis

On All Pro Dad’s Facebook page, we recently asked the question, “What can make or break a marriage?”  We got a large response and the most common answer was “trust.”  Trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship.  It’s wonderful if you and your wife trust each other.  But if … Continue reading…

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Make It About Your Mom As Well This Mother’s Day

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Posted on May 4, 2012 by Bryan Davis

For many of us husbands, we fall into the trap of making Mother’s Day all about our wives to the neglect of our own moms.  Yes, it’s important that we get our kids to understand how essential Mother’s Day is and to encourage them to lavish your wife with love … Continue reading…

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A Day to Honor Moms

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Bryan Davis

 

Mother’s Day is a great time to celebrate your wife and the wonderful mother she is to your children. But it’s also a great time to celebrate your mother and thank her for the many ways she continues to serve you even in your adulthood. Encourage your children to celebrate and honor your wife, but remember to do the same for your mom. Here’s a funny video to help you get started.

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How to be Truly Free

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Posted on May 3, 2012 by Bryan Davis

Author Dr. John Piper writes, “Freedom is when you have the desire, the ability, and the opportunity to do what will leave you with no regrets forever.”  True freedom is deeper than politics, deeper than the economy, deeper than your circumstances.  We all desire liberty, but are misled far too … Continue reading…

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Can You Make Your Kid Go from Good to Great?

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Posted on May 2, 2012 by Bryan Davis

A Play of the Day subscriber wrote us the following: “I went to parent/teacher conferences and I was told what a nice, pleasant girl my daughter was. Once, as I got up to go, I was feeling pretty good, but by the time I got to the door, I had … Continue reading…

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Why Your Kids May Not Confide in You

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Posted on May 1, 2012 by Bryan Davis

According to the National Center for Fathering, when a group of teens were asked to anonymously identify why they would not confide in their fathers, one of the primary reasons was, “He would blow up.” Other responses included: “His reaction.” “I’m scared about his response.” “He would start yelling at … Continue reading…

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Tony Dungy: How to Control Your Anger

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Bryan Davis

 

Being angry is a natural emotion, and isn’t a bad thing. How you handle your anger is another story. Dads, did you know that the way you handle your anger influences whether or not your children will confide in you? If you have trouble controlling your temper, listen to what Coach Tony Dungy has to say about how he learned to control his anger.

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The Biggest Threat to Your Marriage

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Posted on April 30, 2012 by Bryan Davis

If you tracked the rate of debt in America over the past 50 years and compared it to the rate of divorce, they’re virtually identical.   In fact, according to Dave Ramsey, of the couples who divorce between the ages of 20 and 30, 80% cite finances as the primary reason.  … Continue reading…

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Steve Martin, Debt, and Your Marriage

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Bryan Davis

 

Stuff. Most of us would admit we have too much of it. Yet we continue to buy more. And oftentimes, that “stuff” is purchased on a credit card and added to our debt tally. Debt, and the way you handle your finances, plays an integral role in the health of your marriage. Here’s a short clip that highlights the issue in a comical way.

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Enjoying the Little Things

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Posted on April 27, 2012 by Bryan Davis

Author Dan Millman says, “The key to happiness isn’t in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.”  How true!  Enjoying the little things and teaching your kids to do the same enlarges the soul and uncorks the wellspring of joy.  Some examples are: Taking in a … Continue reading…

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