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Tuesday Tip: Closely Related To My Recent ResPup Stand Alone Statement

jamsco — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:20:59 +0000

As hinted over at my other blog: One of the benefits of living in a family is they can (and will) point out which of the things you do are annoying.

As father, you should (1) make sure this happens, and (2) make sure it happens with Grace and Love.

Tuesday Tip: Do They Have It Right?

jamsco — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:19:02 +0000

Dads, ask your son or daughter to tell you what they think the Gospel is. Ask for clarification when they are vague, encourage them where they have it right and correct them where they don’t.

Tuesday Tip: This Goes For Other Things You Might Get At Work, Too

jamsco — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:09 +0000

Dads, let’s say you’re at work and as a part of the celebration for the fact that you’ve worked at your company for fifteen years they give you an ‘Anniversary’ helium balloon. Don’t be like my boss and leave it at work.

No. Here’s what you do: You take that balloon home and let your kids play with it.

Tuesday Tip: What You Should Get Back To Again

jamsco — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:49:09 +0000

Dads, have you told your kids about the Gospel this week?

Tuesday Tip: For Decision Making

jamsco — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:06:51 +0000

When Debbie and I were infanticipating our first child (i.e. when she was pregnant with Carl), we went to the pre-labor this-is-what-you-should-be-ready-for class at her doctor’s clinic. The leader told us at the beginning of the class that we would make some of the decisions (when to take breaks, etc) by way of a “limited democracy” – which went this way: She would ask us how we wanted to do it and she would go with the first person who answered’s answer.

Dad’s, it might not be often, but there may be times when this kind of limited democracy works in making a decision with your kids.

Tuesday Tip: No Disclaimers

jamsco — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:56:08 +0000

Dads, do you know what they say about authentic apologizing? That you shouldn’t say, “I’m sorry, but . . . ” or “I’m sorry if . . . “?

That’s especially true with how you explain your regret and sadness and wish for forgiveness to your children.

Tuesday Tip: There is no ‘I guess’

jamsco — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:34:39 +0000

Dads, there are times when your wife wants you to do something that saying a hesitant ‘Yes’ is worse than saying ‘No’. Figure out when these times are.

Tuesday Tip: But Better Late Than Never

jamsco — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:53:48 +0000

From my wife:

Dads, the easiest time to get your child back on the path is when they’ve just stepped off it.

Tuesday Tip: Allegory

jamsco — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:15:09 +0000

Based on a quote from my wife:

Dads, the easiest time to get your children back on the correct path is when they’ve only taken one step off of it.

Tuesday Tip: Family Time

jamsco — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:28:40 +0000

Dads, some time in the next… Oh, say 48 to 72 hours, take your wife by the hand when you children are present and walk her into the living room and just sit and talk. And then when your kids see you and want to talk, talk with them. If they want, play with them.

I know, I know, it’s quite possible that your kids will start to think that you like them, but that’s the risk you’ll have to take.

Have I mentioned that some of my tips are neither original nor profound?