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  • 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad

  • What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference
  • By: Jay Payleitner
  • Narrated by: Jay Payleitner
  • Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (93 ratings)

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52 Things Kids Need from a Dad

By: Jay Payleitner
Narrated by: Jay Payleitner
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Publisher's summary

Quite a few dads spend time with their kids. However, many have no clue what their kids really need. Enter author Jay Payleitner, veteran dad of five, who's also struggled with how to build up his children's lives. His 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad combines straightforward features with step-up-to-the-mark challenges men will appreciate: NO exhaustive (and exhausting) lists of things you should do. NO criticism of dads for being men and acting like men. Dads will feel respected and empowered, and gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their kids.

©2010 Jay K. Payleitner (P)2011 christianaudio.com
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So Good

So much to discover, digest and do over. Thank you Mr. P. Very informative and eye opening

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Must hear for any dad

Great wealth of wisdom and perspective. A must read for any dad. I’m a soon to be dad and found this extremely eye opening. A lot of practical advice for life in general as well

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On Point and practical tips

What did you love best about 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad?

Practical tips you can incorporate everyday to build a relationship with your kids

What was one of the most memorable moments of 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad?

How valuable tucking the kids in at night could be. I've often thought I would be tapering our night routine off. Payleitner gave some great ideas and points to keep this aspect alive in our routine.

What does Jay Payleitner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His enthusiasm.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad?

Many of the concepts of spending time together or small little things to do on a daily or frequently. Some of his ideas I already do, but now I have some confirmation that it has worked in his life.

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A must read for every man wanting to be a better Dad.

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Great book!

This is probably the closest thing to a kid instruction manual for fathers. Godly wisdom with a little bit of humor thrown in for good measure. I wish I had read this book years ago.

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Great stuff

One of the best recent books published on fatherhood. Detailed and personable. My only critique is that it's all from one perspective and that shows through in the advice.

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The Bond between son and Dad.Realized that little boy need your attention than your commitment

Overall worth listening over and over and share with my children as they grow older

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a great read

A lot of it is know but it puts it into perspective. Sometimes you need what is known told to you. Enjoyed it

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such a great book

I grew up with the world's best dad I was looking for advice further than just his example!? This was a play-by-play of what my dad did and to make me feel a little more nervous... I just hope I can fill his shoes. But what a great book I really enjoyed listening to the author and listening to his advice.

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GREAT book! Very helpful and very insightful.

GREAT book! Very helpful and very insightful. The personal stories about the authors life made it even more interesting.

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Fantastic recommendations to fathers.

Fantastic recommendations for Fathers and great stories. Every father should read or listen this book.

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