Spend
your quality time with them.
When we get home from work, often we’re tired and just want to relax.
But this is the only time we have with them during the weekdays, often, and you
shouldn’t waste it. Take this time to find out about their day, lay on the
couch with them. On weekends, devote as much time as possible to them. While
work may be your passion, it won’t be long before they’re grown and no longer
want to spend time with you. The thing kids want most from
their dads is their time.
When you’re watching your favorite sporting event on TV, take
the time to explain the rules of the game to your kid. You’ll probably end up
with a buddy to watch the next game with.Give
them hugs. Do it often.Dads
shouldn’t be afraid to show affection. Kids need physical contact, and not just
from their moms. Snuggle with them, hug them, love them.Your kids love to hear simple stories from when you were a
kid. Also, tell stories about when they were younger.Play
with them. Go outside and play
sports. Do a treasure hunt. Have a pillow fight. Don’t just watch TV. Show them
how to have fun from them.
Read
to them. This is one of the
most important things you can do for your child. First of all, it’s so much
fun. Kids books are really cool, and it’s great when you can share something
this wonderful with your child. Second, you are teaching them one of the most
fundamentally important skills that will pay off dividends for life. And third,
you are spending time with them, you’re sitting or lying close together, and
you are enjoying each other’s company..
Self-esteem.. Well, these aren’t in any order, but this is
one of the most important points. There is nothing you can do that is better
than giving them high self-esteem. How do you do this? A million ways, but
mainly by showing them (not telling them) that you value them, by spending time
with them, by talking and listening to them, by praising things they do, Praise
and encourage, don’t reprimand and discourage.
If you lost your temper and raised your voice, tell your
child you’re sorry and that you’ll try to do better next time .If you made a promise but couldn’t keep it, tell them your
plan for making it up to them.
Do it at least once. Show them your desk, where you fill up
your coffee, and the conference room where you fight to stay awake during your
weekly status meetings. Tell them what you do all day when you’re away...
Am I a Great DAD .. My Kid should answer this :-)