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Plus — talking to teens about love

NEWSLETTER Community Development Meetings and Maintaining Healthy Relationships November 1st, 2024 GROWING GOOD DADS What I Wish Dads Would Say to Their Teens About Love When it comes to discussing love, sex and relationships with your teen, you may feel awkward or hesitant. No need to fear, Good Dads is here! Dr. Jennifer Baker discusses relationships and the importance of taking things slow. “Although it has been said that a 'watched pot never boils,' as we can already see, it might be better to watch what goes into the pot before it comes to a boil . . . or wait until it slows to a simmer before deciding what to do with the contents." Continue Reading PODCAST E483 Healthy Relationships Keeping the Romance Alive   Join us this week for a podcast from the Good Dads archive! Dr. Jennifer Baker and J. Fotsch discuss forming healthy relationships, no matter the dynamic your family has. Dr. Jennifer Baker discusses relationships from her perspective as a therapist. "When you ignore your relationship over time, you're going to build up a lot of problems in that relationship, and that kind of stress will take a toll on your body." Listen Now GOOD DADS TRAINING CAMP Mark your calendars! Good Dads training camp is just around the corner, on November 13–15 and November 18–20. 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! Register Today! COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS Warrensburg, MO Harrisonville, MO On Monday, Good Dads traveled to spread the word of the programs we have to offer. Thanks for having us! We can't wait to hear more from Warrensburg and Harrisonville. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Many dads in our program are veterans or active in military service. For this reason, we wanted to highlight an organization that seeks to honor those who serve and remember those who have fallen. Wreaths Across America is possible through the help of volunteers, active organizations, and the generosity of the transportation industry, which offer invaluable support to the mission.  Learn More WOOHOO, WILLARD EAST! Willard East had a morning full of fun: 130 dads and kids attended the first Strong Schools event for the school! Good Dads continues to make a difference in the lives of both fathers and their children. GOOD DADS GRADUATION On Sunday, November 3rd, we're excited to celebrate good dads of Southwest Missouri for completing the New Pathways program and starting a new chapter in their lives. Way to go! Our graduation ceremony will take place in Springfield at the Downtown Church. Keep an eye out for photos coming soon! VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Become a Captain with Good Dads Strong Schools Lead a New Pathways for Good Dads Class Help us Spread the Good Dads Vision Find all our Volunteer Opportunities DAD JOKES What kind of dog tells time? A watch dog! What kind of tree can fit inside your hand? A palm tree! POLL Last week, we asked subscribers what their favorite pasta shape is. Here are the results! Fettucine: 6% Penne: 18% Elbow: 35% Bowtie: 6% Gnocchi: 6% Spaghetti: 29% And the winner is elbow! Did you know that roughly a million boxes of Kraft macaroni and cheese are sold per day? Now that's a lot of pasta! We hope you enjoyed World Pasta Day on October 25th. TRIVIA It's officially November! Can you believe it? We hope you enjoy this November-related trivia question! What is November's birthstone? Ruby Peridot Topaz Sapphire Garnet Diamond We'll reveal the answer in next week's newsletter! — Special Thanks to Our Business Partners — Thank you to Lone Star Transportation for your continued support! Thank you to Commerce Trust Co. for your continued support! – G O O D D A D S . C O M – Administrative Offices: 415 E Walnut Client Services: 205 W. Walnut, Suite 10 Springfield, MO 65806 417.501.8867 • info@gooddads.com Did someone forward this? If you'd like to join the thousands of awesome people who read this newsletter, you can subscribe here. Homepage Partners About Us Directions

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