Helping Fathers Maximize
their Relationships with their Children
Get Your Free Guide: 8 Key Ways to Connect with Your Child
Simple, daily strategies designed to help busy dads build deeper trust and lasting relationships.
Engaging your role as a father is the first step toward lasting connection—for you, and for the children who look up to you.
We offer the resources, coaching, and community you need to lead your family with intention and heart.
The Foundations of an Intentional Dad
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Marriage
Intentional Dads model strong marriages. Intentional dads are committed to living sacrificially such that their families are nurtured, protected and guided.
In the unfortunate breakup of a relationship with their children’s mothers, these dads make an intentional effort to forge strong congenial communication ties with their former spouses.
Visit our partner website Family Success for practical resources.
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Parenting
Intentional Dads parent with passion and enthusiasm. The maintain a presence in their children’s life, even when they are absent.
There are practical, yet far reaching, activities you can do with your children to make an impact when you simply cannot be there.
The book, How to Have a Presence is full of practical advice for busy intentional dads , whom must travel, serve in the military or work long hours. Noncustodial dads will also find this book valuable.
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A Legacy of Listening
Intentional Dads leave a legacy for their children. They build memories through experiences and nurture understanding through listening.
They may make mistakes, but they help their children learn from failure because intentional dads understand failure is only fatal, if you stop trying.
Intentional dads understand the importance of listening to their children. Our book, Developing Communication Skills with Your Family
will help intentional dads connect with their children.
"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant
I could hardly stand to have the old man around.
But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years."
— Mark Twain
Helping Fathers Build Relationships That Outlast the Busy Years
Fatherhood isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Founded by Derek Carter, Intentional Dads was built to equip fathers with practical tools, strategies, and encouragement to show up meaningfully for their families.
Whether you’re balancing long work hours, serving away from home, or navigating co-parenting relationships, we provide actionable guidance to help you protect, nurture, and connect deeply with your children—no matter where life takes you.
Presence Over Distance: Practical strategies for busy, travelling, or active-duty dads.
Family Harmony: Guidance on modeling strong marriages and healthy communication.
Lasting Legacy: Tools to listen deeply and guide your kids through every stage of growth.