| |  | | Good Dads Enrollment Numbers Rise and Agreeing to Compromise October 18th, 2024 | | | | | A Good Use of Time: How Dads and Teens Can Find Compromise with Screen Time, Cell Phones and Tech | | | Phones can be convenient and useful, but there are also psychological damages associated with their use. How can you effectively limit your teen's screen time?
John Ryan, an English teacher at Kickapoo High School, shares some insights on how to compromise with your teen. | | “Explaining the concept of how much of one’s life is traded (converting time to money) to purchase a device, a data plan, as well as the time required to use it, is a tremendous opportunity to show a child his or her value, and why he, she and everyone else should be vigilant to guard and utilize, wisely, the precious unknown quantity of time allocated to them." | | | | | | E500 Our 500th Episode Dr. Shelby Smith Discusses Loneliness and Isolation | | | | Join us this week for a podcast from the Good Dads archive! Dr. Jennifer Baker and J. Fotsch join Dr. Shelby Smith, family physician, husband and father, for the 500th episode of the Good Dads podcast.
Dr. Shelby Smith discusses some of the benefits of social activities, as well as the benefits of having a vocal conversation. | | "I'll tell our kids that our screen time is limited, but if you want to call them and talk like a human, you can do that for hours." | | On the morning of October 11th, Watkins Elementary in Springfield did a listening exercise. Students and parents practiced active listening by carefully following instructions on how to draw a shape, without being able to see it. This exercise often led to loads of laughter! | | | Meanwhile, the same morning saw Willard North Elementary have a fun breakfast of their own. Thank you to all the parents and students who participated!
Strong Schools continues to make an impact on both kids and parents alike. | | Mark your calendars! Good Dads training camp is just around the corner. Twice a year Good Dads brings together people interested in promoting responsible fatherhood and father engagement for a training and networking event. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to lead a Good Dads class, this event is for you! | | We're excited to celebrate these dads of Southwest Missouri for completing the New Pathways program and starting a new chapter in their lives. | | FUNDRAISING DINNER: WE HAD A BLAST! | | | October 17th's fundraising dinner was a big success! The theme was Good Dads Great Communities. The night featured a trivia game, live music, food and a ceremony celebrating Good Dads' accomplishments and our Outstanding Dads of the Year.
Thank you to all who attended and volunteered their time to make this event possible! | | | We have to pat ourselves on the back for a spectacular quarter in the New Pathways for Good Dads program! From July through September, dad participants had excellent class participation, enrolled in the program in great numbers, and contributed to their child support cases. We even started 12 new classes this quarter! It's amazing what we can achieve when we work together! 🤝
Thank you so much to our awesome staff, facilitators, volunteers AND participants who make the program a success. Find out more about the New Pathways for Good Dads program on our website. | | Become a Captain with Good Dads Strong Schools | | Lead a New Pathways for Good Dads Class | | Help us Spread the Good Dads Vision | | | What happens when ice cream gets angry? It has a meltdown! | | | What dessert is perfect for eating in bed? Sheet cake! | | | Last week, we asked subscribers how they liked their eggs. Here's how you all responded!
- Scrambled: 26%
- Sunny Side Up: 23%
- Deviled: 25%
- Egg Salad: 22%
- Omelette: 2%
- Away From Me!: 2%
And the winner is scrambled! Cheesy, with hot sauce, maybe even with ketchup. The possibilities are endless! We hope you enjoyed World Egg Day on October 11th. | | October marches on, and next month is Thanksgiving! Not everybody celebrates it on the fourth Thursday of November. We hope you enjoy this fall-themed trivia question! | | | Which country celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October? | | | | We'll reveal the answer in next week's newsletter! | | — Special Thanks to Our Business Partners — | | |
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