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dads and kids

10 Things Dads and Kids Should Experience Together

July 6, 2016 9:49 am Published by Leave your thoughts

This month we celebrate Fathers all over our country. Being a dad is a rewarding, challenging, and fun job. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Being a father is filled with many experiences, some better than others. As we all desire to be the best dads we can be, to be All Pro Dads,...


opposite of love

The Greatest Enemy of Every Marriage

July 4, 2016 10:37 am Published by Leave your thoughts

What is the opposite of Love?  If you said Hate, well, I hate to disagree with you, but I’m convinced that the opposite of love is really selfishness.  And in marriage, selfishness often makes you the worst threat to your marriage. Consider these truths about selfishness: When selfishness has a seat at the dinner table, it always demands...


Family First is Off to A Great Start in 2016

March 3, 2016 3:37 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Family First’s 2016 is off to a great start, thanks to your generosity in 2015. Because of your contribution we saw tremendous growth last year in the number of mothers and fathers, and husbands and wives we reached to share family-strengthening advice, encouragement, hope. Our websites received visits from more than 9.4 million users, an...


breaking habits

Top 10 Habits to Break as a Family

February 18, 2016 12:15 am Published by Leave your thoughts

If you have had multiple kids in diapers at the same time, you know that it’s survival mode time. A friend of mine was telling me that when his kids were that age, he and his wife would be so tired they would want to lay down to watch their favorite TV shows at the...


tony hall of fame

All Pro Dad National Spokesman Tony Dungy Elected to Hall of Fame

February 10, 2016 12:11 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

On February 6, the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee elected All Pro Dad National Spokesman, Coach Tony Dungy to the 2016 Hall of Fame.  Here at Family First we are proud of this All Pro Dad and husband and would like to congratulate Tony for all his achievements. As a thanks to for...


development stages of children

What to Teach Your Child Before 12

February 4, 2016 10:34 am Published by Leave your thoughts

What is the purpose for your parenting? Before we can parent effectively, our purpose needs to be clear. When we have that clarity, we will be able to train our children to be responsible adults when they leave us. One of the most important developmental stages of a child’s life is the transition from preteen...