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In a classic Andy Griffith Show episode, Andy tells a drifter that he won’t let his son Opie choose between a stable life and the hobo’s carefree but destructive one. Kids, Andy explains, will always reach for the shiny object…. Continue Reading →

Monday nights at 10 PM hit different. The kids are (mostly) in bed, the house is finally quiet, and the raw conversations flow a little easier. That’s exactly what happened when Tom from EarnHerRespect and I sat down to talk… Continue Reading →

Fatherhood moves fast. Between work, responsibilities, and the daily grind, it’s easy to feel like you’re providing for your kids but not truly connecting with them. In a recent episode of Call with Dads, two fathers sat down for an… Continue Reading →

In a world that often portrays fathers as bumbling sidekicks or optional extras, it’s time to reclaim our rightful place as the steady leaders of our homes. A recent conversation between E.A. Maynard and Tom (EarnHerRespect) on the Call with… Continue Reading →

Fathers often internalize the role of protector and provider. As one speaker noted, “something in our brains tell us we have to be strong enough to take care of the family, shut up, move forward.” Instead of openly expressing emotions,… Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →