Drop by Clinton Blettner’s house in the evening and you’ll find six-year-old Addilyn and her brother Landon, 5, devouring the spaghetti or casserole their dad made. After dinner you’ll see a father reading books to—or watching a movie with—two children.
C.J. Stark and his son Leon, 7, may be settled in on the sofa watching another episode of the old TV show Family Matters if you stop by their place. You might see father and son walking around Midtown, Coeur d’Alene, too, talking about
anything and everything with Leon leading the conversation with questions. C.J. says trust and conversation are keys to successful parenting. “I didn’t have bad parents; I really have great parents,” he said.
Chad Oswald says a good father makes time for his children, listens to them, teaches new things, plays with his kids, and encourages them to move on from their mistakes, just like he moves on from his mistakes.
“Being the father of four is a nonstop endeavor; it’s a lot to do. My wife Megan and I waited to have kids until we were
Emerging Leaders Club is an opportunity for college students earning their education degrees to connect with Idaho AEYC’s network of experts and other early childhood educators. There are clubs around Idaho, but it's very simple to start your own if you don't have one on your campus!
