50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #19

#19 - Stay Busy and Focused:

Get your job done during the day so you can get home to your family. close your office door, hang a "DO NOT DISTURB" sign on your cubicle, or simply avoid office gossip. Let people know that you mean business when it comes to getting the job done. At the end of the day, you can relax knowing that you put in a full day of work.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #18

#18 - Make Your Boss Your Ally

Working with your boss requires honesty, trust, and hard work. Work with your boss to create ways that help you meet your duty to both your job and your family. One great way is to record your progress on the job in a weekly report to your boss. This way, you are judged on what you do and not just when you're present.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #17

#17 - Tell Co-Workers About Your Family:

Talk with your friends and boss at work about your desire to balance work anbd family. This will help show them that you won't sacrifice family for your job.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #16

#16 - Be There for Your Wife and Child From the Start

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50 Ways to Better Dad #15

#15 - Be a Good Husband:

Top 5 Needs of Men and Women

This is taken from a survey of 258 counseling centers across America.

5 top basic needs of a man

• Sexual Fulfillment
• Recreational Companionship
• Attractive Spouse
• Domestic Support (Know how to run the house)
• Admiration
  

5 top basic needs of a woman

• Affection
• Conversation (understand feeling, not thinking)
• Honesty
• Financial Support
• Family Commitment

50 Ways to be a better Dad - #14

#14 - Go to Church.

NFI just released a new survey called "Mama Says." In that survey moms said that dads that go to church are better dads.

You can read more about one person says about the survey at: www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/feb/06/mama-says-go-to-church-survey-reveals/

50 Ways to be a better Dad - #13

#13 - Be Grateful

Author Tim Hansel has 4 tips for contentment. (He actually calls them "commandments.") These have direct application for the holidays:

1. Live here and now. The holiday season is about anticipation and looking forward, but don’t forget to also make the most of every moment with your family. Look for the miracles right in front of you!

2. Don't hurry. The tragedy of the Christmas/holiday rush is that we neglect things – and usually people – that are far more important. Slowing down helps us to live in the here and now. We're more likely to notice and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells that make this season so wonderful.

3. Don't take yourself too seriously. The person who takes himself too seriously ends up being a pretentious, defensive man who works five times harder than necessary to try and prove himself. Meanwhile, he forgets to laugh – especially at himself. Laughing at yourself can be a great strength for fathers – and it can really help things go more smoothly this time of year.

3. Be grateful. The Thanksgiving holiday should live on. Gratitude is at the heart of peace and contentment, and can radically alter how you go through the Christmas/holiday season.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #12

#12 - Dads & Discipline–- Roland Warren

Friday, November 13, 2009

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Man_2_Man_Express/archives.asp?bcd=11/13/2009

50 Ways to be a better Dad - #11

#11 - "Dads Can Maximize Holidays"

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Man_2_Man_Express/archives.asp?bcd=2009-11-20

November 20, 2009
Before joining National Fatherhood Initiative, Roland Warren worked as a financial consultant for Goldman Sachs in Philadelphia, PA. He also worked as an Associate Director of Development for his alma mater, Princeton University, and in management positions for both IBM and PepsiCo. Previously, he served as a member of National Fatherhood Initiative's board of directors. Roland received his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Yvette, have two sons.

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50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #10

#10 - Realize that a father's job is never done

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 grown and, perhaps, marry and build their own families.

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50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #9

#9 - Show Affection

Children need the secruity that comes from knowing they are wanted, accepted and loved by their family. Parents, especially fathers, need to feel both comfortable and willing to hug their children. Showing affection every day is the best way to let your children know that you love them.

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50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #8

#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. Children learn best by doing and reading, as well as seeing and hearing. Begin reading to your children when they are very young. When they are older, encourage them to read on their own. Instilling your children with a love for reading is one of the best ways to ensure they will have a lifetime of personal and career growth.

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50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #7

#7 - Eat Together as a Family

Sharing a meal together (breakfast, lunch or dinner) can be an important part of healthyfamily 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. It is also a good time for fathers to listen and give advice. Most importantly, it is a time for families to be together each day.

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Fifty Ways to be a Better Dad - #6

#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. Involved fathers use everyday examples to help their children learn the basic lessons of life.

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50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #5

#5 - Be a Role Model -

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

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50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #4

#4 - Discipline with Love -

All children need guidance and discipline, not as punishment, but to set reasonable limits. Remind your children of the consquences of their actions and provide meaningful rewards for desirable behavior. Fathers who discipline in a calm and fair manner show love for their children.

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50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #3

#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. That's why so many children cringe when their mother's says, "Your father wants to talk with you." Begin talking with your kids when they are young so that different subjects will be easier to handle as they get older. Take time and listen to their ideas and problems.

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Fifty Days to be a Better Dad - #2

#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. Treasuring children often means sacrificing other things, but it is essential to spend time with your children. Kids grow up so quickly. Missed opportunities are lost forever.

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Fifty Days to be a Better Dad - #1

#1 - Respect Your Children's Mother

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're not married, it is still important to respect and support the mother of your children. A Father and mother who respect each other, and let their children know it, provide a secure environment for them. When children see their parents respecting each other, they are more liekly to feel that they are also accepted and respected.

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