August 2009 Vol 2, Issue 7
Better Dads,
Better Families 
Because Men Matter
Dri-Eyes 
Advice to a Young Woman
 
 I've seen you at our seminars.  Perhaps you've read my books.  I see your pictures and I read your responses everyday on Facebook.  I feel like I know you as a daughter.  I see a beautiful, intelligent, vibrant young woman with a witty and ironic sense of humor.  Perhaps you made poor choices in men and birthed children you are struggling to raise without a father.  Yet you approach this overwhelming task with determination and courage, even though sometimes you feel like it's draining you dry.
 
You put up a good front but you feel bad about yourself.  I can tell.  Maybe....
 
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Father--Son Campout !!
 
Camp t-shirt 2There are only a few spots left for our First Annual Father-Son Campout for non-custodial fathers.  This year's event is on September 11-13, at Timothy Lake, on beautiful Mt. Hood, Oregon.  We are excited about the events we have planned including: fishing with a professional fishing guide on his boat, wilderness survivial classes, hiking, and swimming.  All the big old man-meals you can eat will be cooked for you by our guides.  Additionally, you'll get a very cool t-shirt to commemorate your weekend.  This is a "mantastic" opportunity for all dads to spend time with your son to remember for a lifetime! Register at betterdads@verizon.net. 
 
In This Issue
Father-Son Campout
Courageous Moms Seminar
Books for Soldiers!
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Courageous Moms Seminar 
 
TMSPlease join us as Rick Johnson presents his nationally popular seminar Courageous Moms: Raising Boys to Become Good Men.  This powerful, innovative, fast-moving presentation weaves together stories, film clips, examples, and small group interaction to sharpen a mom's skills and her understanding of boys in the process of becoming a man.
 
Topics include:
Why are boys so different?
The effects of fatherlessness on boys
Communicating with boys
Pitfalls ­ what to avoid
Disciplining boys
Boys and sex
What do boys need to learn to become good men?
The importance of male role models

 This seminar is based on Rick's bestselling book, That's My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character.  Childcare and activities for the kids will be provided at no cost.  Cost of the seminar is $25 per person and limited to the first 100 registrants.  Partial scholarships are available upon request.
 
Saturday September 19th, 2009
9:00am to noon at Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver St., Portland, Oregon
 
To register call 503-665-3761
 or
Email: rsj2281@verizon.net
www.betterdads.net
Books for Soldiers Program! 
 
SoldierBetter Dads is sending copies of Rick's books and workshop CDs to our men and women in uniform stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan--for free!  We invite you to partner with us and hundreds of others across the country as we help inspire and encourage our troops deployed overseas.  Contact us at betterdads@verizon.net to find out where to send your tax deductible donation.  First shipment is due to go out in early September!