Ten Parenting Tips Just for Dads
10 Ways Dads can be more involved in parenting their kids
by Jennifer M. Koontz
Let’s face it, sometimes fathers feel a bit left out. They may feel a little unsure of their abilities in the parenting department, and women, like many other species, can smell fear. Not only do we moms want to save a father from feeling bad, we also want to prevent as much fussing as possible, by both the father and the child. So we step in. The problem is, sometimes we don’t step out again. Having a mom is great, but children need the special perspective that a dad can offer. As a dad, here are the things that us moms want you to know to feel confident about your parenting abilities:
Pets Can Make Difficult Conversations with Kids Easier
How Pets Can Help with Difficult Conversations with Kids
The pets in our lives bring us much joy. They teach us unconditional love and can lighten up some very tough times with their presence. They make us laugh and bring us comfort. Pets give us the opportunity to focus on nonverbal communication which can pull us into a deeper level of awareness. Pets and children share a special bond. Most children love animals. You can almost always get a conversation going with a child about their favorite animal. I believe pets can help overcome some challenges in communicating with children.
Coaching Kids through Chores Builds Self-Worth
Encouraging Kids to Help Around the House Makes them feel Valued
Putting one’s house in order can help get your child’s inner self in order too. Remember how good it feels to fold and put laundry away for the week. The inner sense of achievement can be easy when a child completes a task, and does it well enough to receive your appreciation and thank-you for a job well done.
