As a father of three (ages 5, 7, and 9) the importance of my role as dad in the lives of my children is finally starting to hit me right between the eyes.

They flat out need me. Desperately. They need me to engage in their lives, to connect with each of them in ways that are tailored to their own specific personalities.

If you've read The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman, you'll know what I mean when I say that my kids hear that I love them in three distinctly different ways.

My oldest daughter craves quality time, whereas her younger sister needs to hear words of affirmation. My son needs physical touch, and they all want everything the other has or it's simply "not fair".

I hope you'll join with me while I strive to engage as a dad, in a way that will leave a lasting impact on my family. I look forward to reading your comments and posts.