52 Things Kids Need from a Dad
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"God, please help me...another game of Candy Land..."
Quite a few dads spend time with their kids. However, many have no clue what their kids really need.
Enter author Jay Payleitner, veteran dad of five, who's also struggled with how to build up his children's lives. His 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad combines straightforward features with step-up-to-the-mark challenges men will appreciate:
- a full year's worth of focused, doable ideas--one per week, if desired
- uncomplicated ways to be an example, like "kiss your wife in the kitchen"
- tough, frank advice, like "throw away your porn"
And, refreshingly...
- NO exhaustive (and exhausting) lists of "things you should do"
- NO criticism of dads for being men and acting like men
Dads will feel respected and empowered, and gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their kids. Great gift or men's group resource!
Jay Payleitner
Prior to becoming a full-time author and speaker, Jay Payleitner (www.jaypayleitner.com) served as freelance radio producer for a wide range of international movements, including the Salvation Army, Prison Fellowship, Bible League, Voice of the Martyrs, and National Center for Fathering.
As a family advocate, life pundit, and humorist, Jay has sold some half-million books, including 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, Lifeology, and What If God Wrote Your Bucket List? His books have been translated into French, German, Spanish, Slovenian, and Russian.
Jay is a national speaker for conferences, retreats, and weekend services with messages on parenting, marriage, creativity, storytelling, and finding your life purpose. He has been a guest multiple times on The Harvest Show, 100 Huntley Street, and Focus on the Family. Jay also served as Executive Director of the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative.
Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in the Chicago area where they raised five great kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood.
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