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52 Things Kids Need from a Dad: What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference

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Wow - what a great book. Very simple and yet very thought provoking. I am a firm believer that fathers are very important and impactful in raising children. This is coming from a man whose father has been absent most of his life and had vowed to learn from those past transgressions. I have tried to be the best father that I can with my children and oh there are a lot of mistakes that I have made. This book pin points some very simple but important parts of the father's role in the family. Even though this is a short book I have still been taking just a handful of chapters a day to digest.
Being that I am now finished with the book I am going to make it a regular part of my personal tune up. We read lots of different material to improve something in our life be it our finances, job, home improvements so why not something as important as being a father. If we just do a few simple things that will end up making a HUGE impact to the ones we love, because we can all remember when we were kids and were either grateful or disappointed. So let's try to eliminate the disappointments as much as we can.
If you are not a spiritual person this book has a lot of positive points that you will be able to take out of it. Don't hesitate to purchase this if this is a concern of your. This is very easy reading with a fun and light tone to it. After you get the book and start reading... grab your kids and give them a big hug.

Whether you are standing in the foxhole of parenting or have survived the battle and enjoy the victory of grandchildren, this book is NOT one to ignore.

The father of five advises: kids are going to test you. Be ready. Stand in the middle of their bedroom and just observe. Forgive your own dad and tell your kids something good about him. If you have a prodigal child, don't turn your back on him.

Jay gives us a new way to answer the phrase, "I'm bored." As summer approaches, those tips alone are invaluable. [Buy the book and be ready for it!] He also reminds us we are working our way out of a job. Time will fly by. Stop and catch some fireflies.

As I read this book I cried. I laughed. I thanked God for my father who parented the best he could without the benefit of books like these that encourage dads to be all they can be.

Go ahead, I dare you, dads; take this book into the bathroom for a week instead of the newspaper. Bet you can't read just one chapter.

Great book. I read it in 3 days and I am not a big reader. I took away some good nuggets of info. Going to give this to another father at my church to read.

Im not a big fan of reading, unless its a book Im reading to my young children, but I have to attest that this book was the best read Iv'e had in years. I could barely put the book down and I couldn't wait to see what the next chapter was going to have in store for me. This book has literally changed my way of thinking and will impact my life, my wife's life, and my children's lives in a positive way. Thank you Jay, for a well written, inspiring book.

This is such a fantastic read. First of all there are many concepts that should be required reading for all dads who want to be great (or even good!) dads. They will greatly help you build a stronger and closer relationship with your kids. But second, it's mixed in with lots of fun and funny thoughts, somber and thought provoking ideas, and probably for most a few "brutal truths" we should face into, yet never preachy.

I equate it to this. When I started coaching my young boys' sports teams I took a couple of coaching clinics--skills fundamentals as well as coaching tips. I was a three season varsity athlete in HS, yet I picked up some great skills from the clinics that I wish my coaches had taught me as a player. I'd have been a much better player! I was doing many of the things in Jay's book, but he is helping me do them better. AND I have many new ideas for building an even stronger relationship with my kids.

52 Things... is a fun book, a quick read (and in small essays that can be read in any order and in any blocks of time--important for busy fathers!), and will be one that you pick up often to re-read. I am a better father because of it!

This book is a must for dads who want to take their fathering to the next level. It's full of real-world advice anyone can take to heart and act upon. It's also fun to read with lots of stories. Formatted in short, easy-to-read chapters, you can pick it up at any time, learn something really useful, and set it down until you have a few more free minutes. I recommend this book.

Jay has a way of putting you right in the middle of his living room and learning from his successes, failures and more importantly what God's word can teach us about how to raise kids. As a father of 3 boys, I found Jay's book inspiring, challenging and a fun read. It is quick and easy and packed with great ideas and thoughts on how to raise kids. I have already begun to plan out a few ideas with my kids and never will yell at my kids about spilling milk again (gotta get the book to find out what this about). Thank you Jay for your passion for Dad's and teaching others how to be a good one. This book will make you think and your wife will enjoy the stories as well.

Mr. Payleitner's book touches on very simple deeds that when put into practice reap great gains, strengthening relationships between father and child. Anything worth doing is worth doing well,especially when it comes to parenting. Every father and father-to-be should own a copy.

This book is a great reminder of some of the things, big and small, that children need from their parents. People who buy this book are obviously people who want to do right by their children and this easy read can help put them on track.

Every dad needs to read this book. It leans more towards dads with sons, but Payleitner makes it applicable for fathers with daughters as well.

Each chapter is a condensed quick-read filled with stories and practical tips. It's a heartfelt "from a dad to a dad" kind of thing. Payleitner is also transparent and speaks of mistakes he's made and regrets he's had.

You'll be able to get through this book quickly, but you'll take much with you.