OKC Dad Connection
12/31/11Unconditional Encouragement: What it meant for Russell Westbrook and what it can mean for your childrenFathers, sometimes your children just need you to be their cheerleader. Sometimes, they just simply need you to tell them in whatever words you choose, “I’m behind you. I believe in you. You’re mine.” |
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12/14/11You Be the Judge…or Maybe Not.It is rare when I make the choice to be the judge and render a decision in a sibling dispute. Unless someone is really going to get hurt, I force the girls to work their way through it. I have explained to them that if I have to make a decision, someone is going to be unhappy, so I encourage them to search for common ground. Posted at 01:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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10/05/11War StoriesRecognize those “Remember when…” moments with your children. Embrace them. Enjoy them. Live them. Be glad you were there. Posted at 12:45 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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09/26/11Leaving a LegacyIf things go in the order that all fathers hope, your family will be gathered someday to talk about your life. Have you ever thought about what your family will say about you? |
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08/25/11Helping Your Child Deal with DisappointmentThe action or inaction we take as parents when our kids are faced with disappointment will have a direct effect on the way they handle later life trouble. |
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08/15/11Honor Your Spouse Above Your KidsHonor your spouse in front of your children. Everyone in your family will benefit. Posted at 02:05 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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05/09/11Shaking the RattleAt that moment, I realized something. I realized that even today, as my children are 7, 9 and 12, that far too often, I’m still shaking the rattle for them. Now, the form of the rattle has changed. |
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04/22/11Show Them SocialLet your age appropriate kids go with you when and where you go. Look for those opportunities to show them social skills. Let’s face it. Either you’ll teach them or they’ll learn from someone out of your control.You be the one. Posted at 03:40 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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04/09/11Date Your DaughtersThe hope is that your daddy/daughter dates became a highlight of your relationship with your daughter(s) and when the time comes for them to choose a man, they will choose nothing less than the example you have set for them. Posted at 11:55 PM | Permalink |
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04/09/11Let 'Em LoseIn the midst of competition, our passion often overcomes us and “if you’re not first, you're last” becomes our battle cry or at least, that’s what our actions say. What is often lost is what can be learned from loss. Posted at 11:47 PM | Permalink |
Eric Urbach experiences fatherhood from a variety of perspectives. He is the father of three, ages 11, 8 and 6, sharing joint custody with their mother, and stepfather of two, ages 18 and 14. A practicing lawyer and active in the community, he lives with his family in Edmond, Oklahoma.
