Mormon Dads Tip #5

Don't yell at your children. They don't like it; and it doesn't help. Neither you or they will feel any better for it.


A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1

Mormon Dads Tip #4

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Mormon Dads Tip #3

Be a gentle father.

"Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength."


Saint Francis de Sales

Mormon Dads Tip #2

That ride home from work is very important. I have found that this makes a huge difference in my mood for the rest of the evening. If I listen to uplifting music, or a general conference talk, then I walk in the door feeling the spirit. If I listen to political talk radio, on the other hand, I walk in the door frustrated or on edge. (What about sports talk radio? It depends, did the Y win the previous game or not?) Treat your wife and kids properly and prepare for them on your drive home from work.

Mormon Dads Tip #1

Car seats are really easy to carry when you use the inside of your elbow. Of course, if you are using the car seat as part of your weight-lifting program, then this is cheating!

Top Ten Things I love about being a Dad!

10. Coming home from work and the kids are excited to see me;
9. Cuddling up and reading a book with a one of the kids;
8. Watching the kids play with Grandpa and Grandma;
7. Watching the kids help their Mom;
6. Watching the kids help each other;
5. Receiving any gift from a son or daughter;
4. Listening to kids say a prayer, especially when one child helps another;
3. When a son or daughter says "I love you" out of the blue;
2. Watching a son or daughter discovering the world and putting things together (literally and figuratively);
1. Relaxing on the couch with the baby sleeping on my chest.