Need to up your dad game?
The list below has simple things you can do right now to better yourself and improve your relationship with your children.
1. Love your children’s mother.
2. Be present.
3. Take care of yourself.
4. Have a group of friends.
5. Lift weights.
6. Take your kids on walks.
7. Laugh at yourself.
8. Let your kids fail.
9. Leave work at work.
10. Put down your phone.
11. Lead by example.
12. Remember that words matter.
13. Hold your kids accountable.
14. Hold yourself accountable.
15. Keep your word.
16. Eat healthy foods.
17. Apologize when required.
18. Read aloud to your kids.
19. Pause between stimulus & reaction.
20. Start a journaling practice.
21. Start a meditation practice.
22. Volunteer at your kids’ school.
23. Leave a note on your kids’ pillow.
24. Snuggle with your kids.
25. Hug your kids for no reason.
26. Spend 20 minutes a day with each kid doing whatever they want.
27. Go for a hike.
28. Give your kids a piggyback ride.
29. Don’t complain around your kids.
30. Support your kids’ dreams.
31. Be patient.
32. Teach your kids about money.
33. Do something you’ve always talked about trying.
What would you add?
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This post was previously published on medium.com.
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