Ten Tips for Dads

One of the best things a father can do for his children is to respect their mother.
If you are married, keep your marriage strong and vital. If you are separated, it is still important to respect and support the mother of your children.
A father and mother who respect each other and show it, provide a secure environment for the children.
When children see their parents respecting each other, they are more likely to feel that they are also accepted and respected.

2. Spend time with your children

How a father spends his time tells his children what's important to him.
If you always seem too busy for your children, they will feel neglected no matter what you say.
Kids grow up so quickly. Missed opportunities are forever lost.

3. Earn the Right to Be Heard

All too often the only time a father speaks to his children is when they have done something wrong.

Begin talking with your kids when they are very young so that difficult subjects will be easier to handle as they get older.

Take time and listen to their ideas and problems.

4. Discipline with love

All children need guidance and discipline, not as punishment, but to set reasonable limits.
Fathers who discipline in a calm and fair manner show love for their children.

5. Be a role model

Fathers are role models to their kids, whether they realise it or not. A girl who spends time with a loving father, grows up knowing that she deserves to be treated with respect by boys and also knows what to look for in a husband.
Fathers can teach sons what is important in life by demonstrating honesty, humility and responsibility.

6. Be a teacher

Too many fathers think teaching is something others do. But a father who teaches his children about right and wrong and encourages them to do their best, will see his children make good choices.

7. Eat together as a family

Sharing a meal together can be an important part of healthy family life. In addition to providing some structure in a busy day, it gives kids the chance to talk about what they are doing and want to do.
A meal is also a good time for fathers to listen and give advice.

8. Read to your children

In a world where television often dominates the lives of children, it is important that fathers make the effort to read to their children.
Begin reading to your children when they are very young.
When they are older, encourage them to read on their own.

9. Show affection

Children need the security that comes from knowing they are wanted, accepted and loved by their family.
Parents, especially fathers, need to be both comfortable and willing to hug their children.

10. Realise that a father's job is forever

Even after children are grown and ready to leave home, they will still look to their fathers for wisdom and advice.
Whether it's continued schooling, a new job or a wedding, fathers continue to play an essential part in the lives of their children as they grow and, perhaps, marry and build their own families.

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