Welcome to Our New Website
Hey Dad, This is my first post to the newly renovated Familyman website. All the credit goes to my son, Sam (20). He single handedly designed and built it. Not that he wasn't busy enough without that project. For the last…
Kids Day – The First Day of Summer
Hey Dad, It's coming...the day after Father's Day, KID'S DAY!!!!! Not only have we cerebrated it for 15 years...but I also founded it Here's how it works: 1. Print off one of the printable cards here...write a nice, mushy note…
The FM’s Guide to Disney World
Hey Dad, Every kid should go to Disney World at least once in their lifetime. AND they should experience with their DAD. To make it happen it takes a little planning. On this week's Familyman Show, Disney World expert Heidi…
The First Familyman Rally
Hey Dad, We’re gathering Sept. 16-18 for the first ever, Familyman Rally (this is for the entire family). That’s right. We’re rendezvousing at the Cornerstone Family Campground in New Castle, IN just off of I-70 (east of Indianapolis). Bring your…
Road Trip – Jimmy Stewart Museum
Hey Dad, Just got back from Indiana, PA - home of Jimmy Stewart. While I was there I enjoyed a brief tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum. Although small, it severed as a reminder that even the iconic figures of…
We’re Starting a Movement
Hey Dad, One of the non-perks of being the Familyman is that I see first hand the destruction of families. It usually looks like this: I speak at a church, camp, or group and then within a few months I…
Rubber Rings Solve the Problem
Hey Dad, I was speaking at a big conference this past weekend and ran into a fellow dad. We were talking about dad-stuff when I noticed his rubber wedding ring. We talked about it and he mentioned that he got…
Easter Resource
Hey Dad, My little sister Wendy, just emailed and recommend this book Sammy and His Shepherd to read together as a family. I'm going to get it...you might think about doing the same... This is an awesome book for kids 12…
Homeschool Encouragement Hotline – with Debbie
Hi Mom, Have you ever wanted a little encouragement in homeschooling from a mom who has been where you are? One who loves homeschooling (most of the time) but also struggles with bad attitudes (hers and the kids), curriculum frustrations, and the feeling…
A Vasectomy Story
Tim and Stephanie Blackiston have six young children. Believing they couldn't handle any more children, Tim took measures to make sure they wouldn't. As Stephanie described, "While he was out having the procedure ...I could feel our oneness severed." Listen…