Ring in the new year with Good Dads!

Plus — Good Dads web resources coming in 2025

NEWSLETTER Last call for Training Camp signups — and an exciting new contest! January 3, 2024 THE DAD FACTOR Announcing Good Dads Web Resources Coming in the New Year Happy New Year from all of us at Good Dads! We’re so glad you’re ringing in 2025 with us. This year is a big one for Good Dads—our 10th year as a nonprofit organization! We have a lot in store to celebrate this milestone. As always, our online resources remain completely free, and all made especially for fathers and those who believe in the power of engaged fatherhood. Our blog focus for this year is “The Dad Factor,” where we’ll deep-dive into all the reasons why being an intentional father makes a difference for kids, families and communities. There’s a lot to cover in this theme, and you won’t want to miss new articles from dads, childhood development experts and other awesome writers every month. “What does it mean to be an intentional father? What difference does a Good Dad make in the lives of those around him? These are the questions we’ll be exploring in the new year. We can’t wait to have you along for the ride." Continue Reading ALL-NEW GOOD DADS PODCAST Why Dads are Critical to Community Well-Being All-new podcast episode with hosts Dr. Jennifer L. Baker and J. Fotsch In the inaugural episode, our hosts lay the foundation for a yearlong exploration of how engaged fathers can create safer communities, stronger schools and a more robust economy. Discover how Good Dads empowers fathers to overcome challenges, foster meaningful connections with their children, and take action to drive positive change. Dr. Baker shares the powerful origins of the organization, highlights the gaps in resources available for dads and discusses how local communities can uplift their fathers through practical initiatives and collaboration. Tune in to experience the profound impact of fatherhood on individuals, families and communities, and find out how you can join in making a difference in 2025 and beyond. “I'm going to argue that you cannot be a great community, a great place to live, unless you have a high percentage of good dads—engaged fathers." Tune In NEW CONTEST: GREAT COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR Does your community uniquely represent the Good Dads mission to help kids and communities one dad at a time? Submit your Contest Entry for a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize. But hurry! All entries are due by May 1, 2025. See Contest Details TRAINING CAMP: LAST CALL TO SIGN UP! Are you a father-focused individual in Clinton, Maryville, Kansas City, Harrisonville, St. Joseph or another town in northwest Missouri? We encourage you to sign up for the upcoming training camp in Harrisonville. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to lead a Good Dads class, this event is for you. But hurry! The deadline to sign up TODAY! Register Now GOOD DADS IN THE NEWS The Strong Schools program is coming to two elementary schools in Columbia very soon! The Columbia Missourian covered the latest Good Dads developments in the central region of the state and spoke to regional director D'Markus Thomas-Brown in their recent article. See the Article 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 does a ghost say on January 1st? Happy Boo Year! What does a caterpillar do on January 1st? Turns over a new leaf! POLL Last week, we asked subscribers to tell us what their favorite kind of game is. Here are the responses Card games: 7% Board games: 20% Video games: 7% Phone games: 7% Sports games: 13% I prefer watching other people play games: 46% And it looks like subscribers prefer watching other people play games! Whether you're competitive or not, we hope you take the time to have some fun by playing a game (or watching someone else play a game). TRIVIA Today is January 3, which is also the birthday of a famous author and father. Do you know who it is? Which famous author (and father) was born January 3? Stephen King George R. R. Martin Cormac McCarthy Art Spiegelman Charles Dickens J.R.R. Tolkien We'll reveal the answer in next week's newsletter! — Special Thanks to Our Business Partners — – 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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