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  Hello, I’m Doug Walker, father of five wonderful children and founder of “Fathers Raising Sons,” and I want to first start by  thanking you for your desire to be a better father! So many dads these days want to be better – but just don’t take that first step.  And that is one of the biggest reasons we […]

When your kids ask you why they can’t do something, or why something is bad, how do you respond? Have you ever been told by your parents “because I said so?” Did that satisfy you, or did it frustrate you? Did it cause thoughts of rebellion in your heart for not getting a good answer,

  If your family doesn’t view your actions as respectable, honorable, well-intentioned, then you will have a hard time convincing them to listen to you or follow you. We’re not talking perfection; we’re talking motive and action. Be vulnerable to a degree with your children – let them know you have faults and you’re not

  What a blessing to be a father again! Titus was born to us on June 26th, my wife’s 5th C-section.  She is deserving of so much honor to bravely go under the knife once again, especially when it’s been 10 1/2 years since our last child! Yes, there was fear and concern on both

  Have you ever had that scary moment where you have been driving home or to work, and you suddenly realize you don’t remember the last few miles? This usually happens when your mind is preoccupied with other thoughts, and that little wave of fear hits you because you don’t recall any of the familiar

  If you  read my intro post Fathers Need A Plan To Raise Their Sons, you will recall the breakthroughs I mentioned in my relationships with my children. I think one of the big “Aha!” moments we all eventually realize is this: We know most of the things we need to do – we just aren’t doing

  The Law of the “Lid” “Personal and Organizational effectiveness is proportionate to the strength of leadership.” – John Maxwell.      [Law 1 modified for fathers, based on John Maxwell’s “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”] Weak fathers produce weak sons, which perpetuates a destructive cycle for both that family and the communities around them.

The Law of Influence is simple to understand, but complicated when dealing with situations involving your children. To influence someone to follow a particular path takes great patience, understanding, and encouragement. Some of us have grown up with a parent that had a more dictatorial style, barking orders and expecting everyone to comply. That simply