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As dads, we’re often the ones grilling burgers in the backyard, packing lunches, or sneaking an extra cookie with the kids when Mom isn’t looking. But behind those everyday moments is a growing concern: our food supply isn’t what it… Continue Reading →

Clashing Views, Unshakable Kids: What Real Fathers Do When Beliefs Don’t Align

In recent years, modern fatherhood has brought dads face-to-face with a constant stream of differing opinions—on schooling, faith, holidays, social norms, and even basic morality. Whether it’s a family member criticizing your homeschooling choice, a classmate challenging your child’s beliefs,… Continue Reading →

Rule of Five for the Family

The Rule of Five is a timeless principle popularized by motivational speaker Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This idea, rooted in the law of averages, suggests that your habits,… Continue Reading →

Reflections from the Front Porch: A Dad’s Guide to Navigating Modern Fatherhood

As fathers, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past year—especially around the start of a new one. In a recent live episode of Call with Dads, Eric Maynard (a homeschooling dad from Reston, Virginia) and Mr. Pancakes (host of… Continue Reading →

Juggling Fatherhood: Lessons from Busy Dads on Balancing Life, Family, and Purpose

As fathers, we often feel like we’re juggling a dozen balls at once—work, kids, marriage, homeschooling, side projects, and everything in between. In a recent episode of the Call With Dads podcast, hosts Eric Maynard (@EA_Maynard), Tom (@earnherrespect), and their… Continue Reading →

Dads, It’s Time to Step Up: Protecting Our Kids from the 764 Online Terror Network

Hey, fellow dads—grab a coffee, because this one’s heavy. If you’re like me, you’re juggling work, coaching little league, and trying to be that rock for your family. But in the shadows of the internet, something sinister is targeting our… Continue Reading →

Safety tips for online life

These come straight from the FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children section, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), parents who have rescued their kids from these groups, and my own ongoing monitoring of active cases. Prevention Tips for… Continue Reading →

When “Honor Thy Father and Mother” Feels Impossible

Lessons from a Raw, No-BS Dad Conversation Last week four dads and a pastor sat down in front of a sideways phone camera and just started talking. No script. No clickbait titles. Just real life.What came out was one of… Continue Reading →

Hey Dad, When Was the Last Time You Admitted “I Still Have More to Learn”?

A livestream with Mr. Pancakes turned into an hour-long gut-check every father needs to hear.We started talking about a simple experiment a tutoring company ran. They gave the exact same hard problem to two groups: That hit us both like… Continue Reading →

When Your Kid Says “I Hate You, Dad” – What It Really Means & How to Handle It

When Your Kid Says “I Hate You, Dad” – Call With Dads When Your Kid Says “I Hate You, Dad” Call With Dads | October 28, 2025 It stings. You come home after a 60-hour week, the nanny just quit,… Continue Reading →

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