Most of today’s dads are just trying to do the best they can and don’t consider themselves heroes. But for dads in the military, being deployed changes all that. So who do military fathers turn to for advice on how to be a great dad? Well, in the hit movie, “Act of Valor,” my book, The Expectant…
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Why Self-Control Matters and How to Get More of It
“Ask Mr. Dad” syndicated newspaper column Guest: Kelly McGonigal, author of Topic: How self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it. Issues: Willpower is actually three powers: I will power, I won’t power, and I want power; willpower is not an unlimited resource. Too much self-control can actually…
writing prompt: Her Name Was Matilda – Matilda Macswain
In the southwest, on the arid plains; near the edge of the great desert, there lived a young lady. Her name was Matilda. Some called her Foxy Matilda, others, Matilda Macswain. Early days, and late nights led Matilda down the road of loneliness to that place where no one wants to be. Misery. Her best…