The National Dads Matter! Project Presents:
IDAHO DADS MATTER!
Idaho Dads Matter is an effective parent-engagement celebration featuring fathers, grandfathers, and other special men who visibly excel at educating, supporting, and interacting with their children across the State of Idaho. This localized version of The National Dads Matter!™ Project spotlights engaged parenting across Idaho service areas.
The Understanding Dad
…He Gets Worn Down, but He Rallies for More!
— James (Jay) Aragon, Post Falls
The Busy Dad of Four
…He Takes Fatherhood Seriously—with a Dose of Humility
— Chad Oswald, Post Falls
The Adaptive Father
…He’s Ready to Evolve Daily as a Dad
— Kevin Cederquist, Coeur d’Alene
The Intentional Dad
…He Parents with Purpose and Practice
— Clinton Blettner, Coeur d’Alene
Grandparenting Theory and Practice
…Instills His Philosophy at School and Home
— Randy Jensen, American Falls
The Positive-Affirmations Dad
…He Tells His Sons, ‘You Can Do It!’
— Robert Cook, Notus
The Dive-Right-In Dad
…Trusts His Ability to Communicate with his Son
— C.J. Stark, Coeur d’Alene
The Work-and-Play Dad
…He Teaches His Son Timing and Balance
— Robert Watters, Sandpoint
The Fisher of Moments
…He Makes Time to Interact with His Children
— Dylan Herman, Sandpoint
Operation Fatherhood
…The Task at Hand is Being the Best Dad Possible
— Mike Lacroix, Cascade
The ‘Dad-Mom’ of Marsing
…He Takes Both Roles and Makes Good Things Happen
— Jason Sevy, Marsing
The Vacation-Loving Dad
…Every Day is a Holiday When You Have Family
— Josh Naylor, Island Park
The Interactive Dad
…He Puts His Children First and Foremost
— Nick Millward, Pocatello
The Time-Conscious Dad
…He Puts His Son at the Top of His Priorities
— Ben Abbott, Nampa
The Bug-Catching Dad
…He’s Ready to Help His Kids Meet their Goals
— Mike Garmire, Greenleaf
The Ever-Improving Dad
… He Self-Evaluates His Parenting Frequently
— Dane Burton, St. Anthony
The Ready-to-Help Dad
…. Puts His children at the Top of His Priorities
— Steve Keaveney, McCall
The Good-Efforts Dad
… He Strives to be ‘Present’ to His Children Daily
— Kadyn Hess, Burley
The Ready-To Parent Dad
…He Tells His Children Daily that He Loves Them
— Trevor Everill
The On-The-Job Dad
…He Sacrifices Wants for Needs and Learns as He Goes
— James Cureton
The Sage Dad-Grandpa
…He Listens More Than He Talks, and Kids Have Lots to Say
— Rick Rodgers
The Tries-Hard Dad
…He Sings the Song of Fatherhood Proudly
— Mike Gallagher, Post Falls
The Cowboy Dad of Castleford
…He Teaches his Kids to Dust off and Get Back Up in Life
— Matt Severe