50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #27

#27 - Be with your family Every Day

Spend time every day with your children and, if married, with your wife. Don't limit family time to the weekends. Find times and events that are just of for family. Tuck your kids into bed, take an evening walk, or simply have dinner or breakfast together. This will help you stay connected to your family. If you don't live with your children, try to spend as much time with tham as you can. find ways to talk with them every day over the phone or by e-mail.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #25

#25 - Limit work on weekends, vacations and holidays

Don't make a habit of working n your days off. You need time away from your work to focus on family time. Have a co-worker cover your work during a vacation. This will keep you from worrying about it while you're gone.

50 Ways to be a better Dad - #24

#24 - Make a Career Decisions as a Family

Try to find a job that limits stress when trying to balance work and family. As you consider new work or a promotion, compare the benefits of the job to how it will affect your family time.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #23

#23 - USe work benefits that help you balance work and family

Your employer might offer benefits like flextime, shift swapping, telecommuting, paternity leave, or leave banks. Use them to help you with your work and family time. If your employer doesn't have these benefits, talk with your human resources office about offering them.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #22

#22 - Show your Family Commitment

Display things like your children's artwork and family photos at the office so that everyone can see how committed you are to family. Also, keep a scheduled family commitment just like you keep a work commitment. People will quickly learn to respect both your time at work and with family.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #21

#21 - Be choosy with special Jobs

Think before you agree to overtime work or special jobs. It may be tempting to have the extra money or respect, but it may mean you'll have less time with your family.

50 Ways to be a Better Dad - #20

#20 - Be a Team Player

Offer to help your co-workers and manager on special projects. It's a great way to prove that you can be flexible when needed. Treat people the way that you want to be treated, and they'll hlp you balance your work and family.