Blog | Good Enough Dads

Sep 243 min read

Raising emotionally healthy kids starts with being an emotionally intelligent dad

By Caleb Roose It’s hard to raise emotionally healthy kids if we’re not emotionally healthy ourselves. I remember when my oldest child...

Aug 234 min read

Turning crisis into purpose—and how you can too: The story behind Good Enough Dads

By Caleb Roose I was working at a good, steady job, but it felt like I was running on a treadmill. Despite the security and routine, I...

Jul 315 min read

Making the most of the time you have with your kids as a busy dad

By Caleb Roose As dads, our time is limited. Between work, commuting, and everyday adult responsibilities, the majority of our time is...

May 274 min read

Family planning: How dads decide whether or not they're done having kids

By Caleb Roose For some couples, deciding whether or not to have more kids can be a difficult decision. [Deciding how many kids to have...

Apr 164 min read

From baby showers to fatherhood-ings: 3 meaningful ways to welcome soon-to-be dads into fatherhood

By Caleb Roose Who welcomed you into fatherhood? Chances are—no one. Yet for many other significant life transitions in our society, we...

Mar 225 min read

How to turn "It's bedtime" into the best time: 3 tried-and-true games for getting your kids ready for bed

By Caleb Roose The bedtime battle When my kids entered the toddler/preschool stage, getting them ready for bed each night started to feel...

Feb 134 min read

A dad's guide to better work-life balance in career, family, and finances

By Caleb Roose The conflict: Career vs fatherhood When I first became a dad, two questions hit me almost instantly: “How can I be a good...

Jan 183 min read

Kids need both empathy and guidance: Discover a parenting style that works for you and your kids

By Caleb Roose Moving away from the extremes of parenting When I first became a dad, I thought I had two options to pick from: I could...

Dec 15, 20235 min read

3 proven ways to build lasting relationships with your kids

By Caleb Roose It’s well-known that babies, toddlers, and young kids don’t remember much from their early days of life—so much so that...

Nov 12, 20234 min read

Managing dad stress: Proven techniques to stay calm in the heat of the moment

By Caleb Roose Why is my baby screaming? Why am I so stressed out by it? What’s going on?! Whether your kids are young or old, I’m sure...

Oct 16, 20235 min read

3 essential strategies for dads to be more present at home after a busy workday

By Caleb Roose My workday ended with a dozen things undone and a misunderstanding between me and a colleague that left me feeling...

Sep 18, 20232 min read

How to be a good (enough) dad

By Caleb Roose When I found out I was going to be a dad, one of the first things I did was open Google and search, "How to be a good...