For three decades Fred Rogers welcomed us to his neighborhood sharing lessons and stories as he took us to the land of make believe. While most people know his sweater and smile, many don’t realize that he was actually a scientist working at a time when some of the tip educational scientists were working in the Pittsburgh area.
Read MoreThe Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids In A Culture Of Dependence
This book couldn’t be more important or timely when it comes to raising kids in a post-pandemic world. Lahey challenges norms around substance abuse and alcoholism by confronting her own issues with addiction.
Read MoreThis story touched me. I’ve never had the opportunity to try Pappy, but the idea of putting an effort into perfecting a craft is an ideal I aspire to. This story touches on the traditions of family and legacy that I think every dad thinks about.
Read MoreThis month we’re reading a book for the family. No matter how old your kids are the work of Shel Silverstein is fantastic. His poems take on different meanings for children, teenagers, and adults. Hopefully you can read this one together.
Read MoreThe world is getting increasingly complicated and every parent wrestles between wanting to be there for their children while letting them grow into their own people. So how do we strike that balance and how is it impacting our children right now? In The Collapse of Parenting, Sax looks at the importance of discipline and building relationships with our children. Hopefully this will help them turn to us in times of need rather than their peers and the Internet. I imagine that this book will make you look at your own techniques, habits, and crutches when it comes to how you raise your own children. It is sure to spark discussion about what goals you want to have for your children and how you want to get there.
Read MoreIf you enjoyed Extreme Ownership (a DadHab favorite), then you will love The Dichotomy of Leadership. You don’t need to have read one to enjoy the other, but they are both valuable lessons from Navy Seals. The book format is terrific, taking you from the battlefield and training, to practical applications, to real-life examples of how the lessons have helped in business.
Read MoreSometimes life gets complicated…and sometimes we overcomplicate life. The Four Agreements is a reminder that sometimes keeping simple principals is the best way to ensure a turbulent-free life.
Read MoreI don’t always agree with Gladwell’s point of view, but his content always makes me think critically. If you’re like me and Frank and consume our monthly book club through audiobooks, then we should all be in for a treat with Talking To Strangers because Gladwell created this book with audio consumption in mind. If you’re not a podcast listener this one might open your eyes to what you’ve been missing.
Read MoreSTART WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.
Read MoreAs a parent we all want to give our children the world. This book, the first in a series based on the four seasons, is one father’s attempt. It will have you looking at the experiences you share with your own children in vivid detail and reliving past with new and deeper meaning.
Read MoreBill Walsh taught that the requirements of successful leadership are the same whether you run an NFL franchise, a fortune 500 company, or a hardware store with 12 employees. These final words of 'wisdom by Walsh' will inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders in all professions.
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