The National Dad's Matter!™ Project
"Dad Quotes™"
These Dad Quotes™ are from fathers and grandfathers
connected to National Dads Matter!™ Project Schools and Programs.
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"Make sure that your kids know that you love them." John Hoonhout, Boise, Idaho |
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"I tell my kids that we all know when we’re doing something that isn’t that great, and that it’s okay to make mistakes and try to correct those things and go in the right direction again." Pete Kuber, Post Falls, Idaho |
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"Even if I'm not there all the time, I can at least be there for my children financially the best I can." Mark Pledger, Post Falls, Idaho Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"There’s help. Just look around and you’ll find it." Chase Hornaday, Twin Falls, Idaho |
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"The father needs to be there, especially with boys. They need that male role model. Without a father at home, a lot of times children don’t have that authoritative figure or that person to try and emulate." Jim Huff, Middletown, Rhode Island |
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"I read with them every day. At night I try to reinforce what they're learning at school." Henry Simas, Newport, Rhode Island |
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"Read to your children. Show them affection. Be there for them so they can learn from being around their father." Richard Ratcliff, Newport, Rhode Island |
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"The little things are what matter: Giving them hugs and kisses at night, tucking them in, cuddling and watching movies on the couch, reading books." Bennie Plummer, Middletown, Rhode Island Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"They [Head Start] have a lot of parent involvement. They always have events that involve the parent and the child." Gerald Wimbish, Newport, Rhode Island |
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"When my kids go there (to Head Start) it’s like ‘BOOM!’ their eyes just immediately light up." Jon Williams, East Providence, Rhode Island |
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"Spend time, encourage them, and love them…. That’s the biggest thing." Mark Simoes, Tiverton, Rhode Island Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"Kids see what you do and they want to be like you." Jose (Joe) Teixeira, Newport, Rhode Island |
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"If you don’t spend time with them and aren’t there for them, they’re going to find someone who will be." Ernie Souza, Middletown, Rhode Island |
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"Remember, children need guidance and someone constantly pushing them in the right direction." Timson Babbit, Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
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"Realize that children, first and foremost, need to see you, and see the way you are. They need a role model." Criag Burnham, Riverside, Rhode Island |
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"Spend as much time as you can with them. Try not to miss out on their life because you only get one shot at it." Tim Sausville, Middletown, Ohio Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"Every time you walk out of the house make sure you tell them you love them." Mike Stevens, Middletown, Ohio |
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"Do things with them, spend time with them. Show them that you care for them, and that you love them." Michael Alcorn, Fairfield, Ohio |
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"Fatherhood has really turned my life around." Jason Baker, Hamilton, Ohio Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"You’ve got to have courage, and you must be courageous enough to stand up to speak for what you believe in." Chris Phillips, Hamilton, Ohio |
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