Parenting Matters: The Powerful Influence of Good Parenting

Parenting Matters: The Powerful Influence of Good Parenting
For many fathers—and volunteer fathers—pleasure in their sons' accomplishments far outweighs anything they accomplish themselves. Biba Kayewich
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Alec was a state-level long-distance runner. He started running in seventh grade and continued through high school. He won the state championship as a high school junior.

I forgot why he came to see me that day, but during the visit, he told me that the next weekend he would be running in the state cross country meet. He glowed and flushed red as he added, “I’m favored to win.”

Parnell Donahue
Parnell Donahue
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Dr. Parnell Donahue is a pediatrician, a military veteran, and the author of four books, a blog, and ParentingWithDrPar.com. He writes The Parenting Matters Podcast and is host of WBOU's "Parenting Matters" show. He and his wife, Mary, have four adult children; all hold PhDs, two are also MDs. Contact him at Parenting-Matters.com.
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