Fathers matter. If you are a father, you will have a profound impact on every area of your child’s life. You will teach him or her more than how to throw a ball, read a map, cook a meal, or do long division. You will teach your child how to manage and express powerful emotions like love, sadness, and fear—and these lessons will take root and flourish in his or her relationships, career, and parenting style.

    If you aren’t a father, there is no question that you have—or had—one. Whether he loved and cared for you, abused you, ignored you, or abandoned you, he taught you lessons about living in the world that affect you to this day.

    The purpose of this Web site is twofold. It shares the insights of clinical psychologist Dr. Stephan Poulter, insights meant to help you become a better father to your sons and daughters. It also encourages you to explore your relationship with your own father, grieve any hurt he may have caused, and move on as a healthier, happier, more successful human being. Even if you have no children, you can benefit from these insights.

    Please feel free to visit the pages that resonate with you. Read the practical tips. And consider further exploring any topics that interest you by signing up for Dr. Poulter’s keynote speeches, workshops, and counseling sessions. You will be amazed by the power inherent in the most important role a man can play—the role of father.