Jay Payleitner - 101 Things Great Dads Do: Small Acts That Make a Big Difference

Ive always loved Jays take on fatherhood and recommend his stuff to my two married sons, each of whom is a father to four. 101 Things Great Dads Do offers a lot more tools for your parenting utility belt.

Jerry B. Jenkins, bestselling author and coauthor of the Left Behind series

Dads are, quite simply, the most powerful force in the universejust look at our heavenly Father. Dads have the power to create, energize, encourage, inspire, heal, correct, rescue, forgive, and teach unforgettable lessons. Jay Payleitner gives us 101 reminders of just how cool it is to be a dad.

Brett Clemmer, president and CEO, Man in the Mirror

Jays book is inspiring and practical! If you want to be a great dad, you just found a jackpot of ideas that lead to connections that can make a lasting impact!

David Horsager, bestselling author and CEO, Trust Edge Leadership Institute

Very few things exceed the importance and joy that come with being a dad. Jays words offer crucial and practical insight, helping us firmly establish life lessons and create eternal memories with our children.

Matt Haviland, author of A Fathers Walk and founder of A Fathers Walk ministry

Jay has done it again! Every dad reading this book will realize we get only one chance as each year passes with our kids. Jay gives us 101 ways to have a lifelong influence.

Grady Hauser, speaker and author of Passing the Baton

101 Things Great Dads Do makes fatherhood actionable. Written in the context of Scripture, it provides practical tips any dad can use to create emotionally and spiritually intimate relationships with his children.

Christopher Brown, president, National Fatherhood Initiative

There is no better gift for my three sons than 101 Things Great Dads Do. Jay Payleitner writes from experience and from a commitment to help other dads enjoy the adventure of fatherhood.

Kendra Smiley, speaker and author of Journey of a Strong-Willed Child

I want to be a great dad! My kids and my wife also want me to be a great dad. Sometimes I need ideas, inspiration, or simply a kick in the pants to be intentional in this role. Jay Payleitner gives me all of this and more in 101 Things Great Dads Do. I look forward to telling other dads about this book and even giving copies to young dads.

Mike Young, founder of Noble Warriors and president of National Coalition of Ministries to Men

Jays wonderful book reminds me of what my mother told me when I was ten years old, lying on a hillside on a cold November night, watching hundreds of shooting stars in the dark sky and drinking hot chocolate. Mom said, RJ, we are building memories.

RJ Fischer serves with The Navigators and Encore Ministries

As a fathering coach, Jay shares personal stories with tried-and-true action steps guaranteed to enhance the skill set of every man who is ready to be a great dad!

Michelle Watson, author of Dad, Heres What I Really Need from You

A boatload of great ideas that any dad can do with his children. Any book that devotes a whole chapter to giving noogies gets my Familyman Seal of Approval. This is one book youre going to wantnot just on your library shelf but also in the bathroom, where you do your serious reading.

Todd Wilson, author, speaker, founder and host of familymanweb.com

With simple ideas that any dad can pull off, Jay shows us how every dad can truly be a great dad.

Todd Cartmell, author of 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids

Jay Payleitner has created another valuable resource for all dads who want to be more intentional about their fathering. Children benefit dramatically when dads are present physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually.

David Hirsch, founder, 21st Century Dads Foundation and Illinois Fatherhood Initiative

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101 Things Great Dads Do

Copyright 2018 by Jay Payleitner

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97408

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

ISBN 978-0-7369-7399-1 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-0-7369-7400-4 (eBook)

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Title: 101 things great dads do: small acts that make a big difference / Jay Payleitner.

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Description: Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 2018.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017061382 (print) | LCCN 2018017298 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736974004 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736973991 (paperback)

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To my dad,

my sons,

and my grandsons

Contents

I wrote this book just for you.

Of course, no two dads are alike. We all have different talents, experiences, foibles, and frustrations. But without a doubt, quite a few of these 101 ideas and strategies will apply exactly to your current life situation.

Especially if youre a dad with more than one kid, because each child is different and requires a unique combination of love, comfort, nudges, and connecting points.