Woody Allen was Right...Sort of

Believe it or not, I have arrived at the conclusion that Woody Allen was right. About one thing anyway. 90% of life is just showing up. For fathers that is brilliant advice.

In working on my next book, I've been interviewing a lot of people and listening to their life stories. My first question to each person is: What was the best part about growing up in your family? Often, the responder says, "Consistency. Security. My dad always came home." Kids crave predictability so they do not have to worry about the basics of life and are free to explore the world while knowing that a bed, a meal, and attentive people are home waiting for them. Consistency helps your children thrive.

It is amazing how we try to make being a dad complicated like calculus when it is really more like basic addition. Show up. A lot. Be present with your children. A lot. Listen to your children. A lot. In   >>>>>   Read Entire Post