en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/726652 Comments by jeffhossler http://becomingabetterdad.com/our-household-rules-for-today-at-least/#IDComment58423857 Ed- It's great that you guys have started young with your daughter. One mistake I see a lot of parents making is waiting on discipline, thinking that their child is too young. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/our-household-rules-for-today-at-least/#IDComment58423857 http://becomingabetterdad.com/about/#IDComment57631331 Michelle - Thanks for filling out the survey and for being a part of the community here. Hopefully we can all help each other be better parents. And thanks for the additional information for the survey, I will definitely take that into consideration. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:57 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/about/#IDComment57631331 http://becomingabetterdad.com/about/#IDComment57631037 Michelle - Thanks for your encouragement. I'm sorry that I haven't kept up with my posting schedule lately. I've had some computer issues as well as some other situations that have taken extra time out of my schedule. I hope to be back in the swing of things from now on. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:58:37 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/about/#IDComment57631037 http://becomingabetterdad.com/a-dads-greatest-weapon/#IDComment56197314 Jim, I think that one of the reasons that parents don't follow through is because it takes so much effort. It's easier to give in. Like you said this is where our strength, resolve and endurance come in! Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:58:37 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/a-dads-greatest-weapon/#IDComment56197314 http://becomingabetterdad.com/ive-been-cheating/#IDComment55333224 Frank - I think that it's something that every family has to figure out for themselves, every situation is a little bit different. I'm glad that you guys found a balance. It's great to have you as part of the community here! Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:59:15 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/ive-been-cheating/#IDComment55333224 http://becomingabetterdad.com/ive-been-cheating/#IDComment55268327 Ed- Finding that balance is very difficult to do and something that I find I have to continually revisit. Just when I think I've got it figured out something changes that starts to eat away at the balance. I think it's important to plan for regular times of evaluation, where you take a step back and just look at where your schedule is at and where you are at personally. Then you can see if there are any adjustments that need to be made. It definitely requires constant attention. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:11:36 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/ive-been-cheating/#IDComment55268327 http://becomingabetterdad.com/praying-for-your-kids/#IDComment55268013 Ed- I was really happy when I came across the list and it has given me new direction in praying for my kids! Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:07:56 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/praying-for-your-kids/#IDComment55268013 http://becomingabetterdad.com/ive-been-cheating/#IDComment55200714 Matt--Great comment. That's another part of the struggle, when we're home to really engage with our families. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:58:17 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/ive-been-cheating/#IDComment55200714 http://becomingabetterdad.com/about/#IDComment53743230 Great to have you here Ryan. Hopefully we can all learn from each other. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:50:28 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/about/#IDComment53743230 http://becomingabetterdad.com/goal-review-update-1/#IDComment53254742 Thanks for the encouragement Susanne. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:48:07 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/goal-review-update-1/#IDComment53254742 http://becomingabetterdad.com/leading-your-family-according-to-we-were-soldiers/#IDComment52696360 Matt- I don't think I've seen that but it sounds like one that I'll have to check out as soon as I can. Thanks for participating. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:46:50 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/leading-your-family-according-to-we-were-soldiers/#IDComment52696360 http://becomingabetterdad.com/the-best-night-of-the-week/#IDComment52662315 Leighton-- having dinner with the grandparents is fantastic. There is so much that our children gain by spending time with our parents generation. I wish that we could do that but unfortunately distance prevents regular times together. We are able to be together throughout the year but not as regularly as we would like. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:58:36 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/the-best-night-of-the-week/#IDComment52662315 http://becomingabetterdad.com/daddy-day/#IDComment52662058 Leighton-- swipe away! Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:55:23 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/daddy-day/#IDComment52662058 http://becomingabetterdad.com/becoming-a-better-dad-mission/#IDComment52213330 Jim- Great to have you part of the community as we will look forward to becoming better dads together. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:46:34 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/becoming-a-better-dad-mission/#IDComment52213330 http://jeffhossler.com/2010/01/12/holding-hands/#IDComment51850087 I haven't read it. I'll have to check it out. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:06:20 +0000 http://jeffhossler.com/2010/01/12/holding-hands/#IDComment51850087 http://becomingabetterdad.com/daddy-day/#IDComment51585070 Ed- right on, I think the earlier you start the easier it is to maintain that relationship! Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:18:15 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/daddy-day/#IDComment51585070 http://becomingabetterdad.com/daddy-day/#IDComment51540797 Jim- sounds like a great time. I think it's important to give our kids something to look forward to. Who could say no to donuts! Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:47:47 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/daddy-day/#IDComment51540797 http://becomingabetterdad.com/the-most-important-thing-i-can-do-for-my-children/#IDComment51504067 Shawn- You're exactly right. I was communicating through acts of service (my primary love language) and she was wanting quality time and physical touch. It took me quite a while to catch on! Chapman's book is excellent. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:23:06 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/the-most-important-thing-i-can-do-for-my-children/#IDComment51504067 http://becomingabetterdad.com/the-most-important-thing-i-can-do-for-my-children/#IDComment51081023 Rob- I'm not a PDA-type person either but I know that I need to be willing to go outside of my comfort zone for my wife because I love her. I guess I need to "suck it up" and be a man! But you can keep the kick in the pants. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 19:30:31 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/the-most-important-thing-i-can-do-for-my-children/#IDComment51081023 http://becomingabetterdad.com/dad-goals-for-2010/#IDComment50899248 Thanks for stopping by Keith. I'll be interested to see what goals you come up with for 2010. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 17:38:30 +0000 http://becomingabetterdad.com/dad-goals-for-2010/#IDComment50899248