I’m not saying that I’m a father that knows best but one that knows better. For there are things I wish I could walk back and do differently although things still worked out great…. I think? Here are just some tidbits I would like to share with those expecting or those for whom the Stork has arrived.
(1) CHORES- Give your children chores that they must do on a daily or weekly basis which they earn rewards for.
(2) HUGS- Don’t let them stop giving you a hug when they turn into a teenager. This is more difficult then can be seen and therefore might be a hidden activity.
(3) CALLS- Let them learn to call or text (that’s probably as good as it gets now) you on a regular basis as early as possible so it will be a trait they can’t forget.
(4) READ TO YOU- It’s important that not only you read to them but they read to you so they can have this passion later on in life.
(5) OUTDOORS- Have more outdoor fun with your children and note getting a little bruise or mud on their clothes only makes them tougher.
(6) UNDERSTAND- Though you may have tons of activities planned for your children the ones that are unplanned might be the ones they truly enjoy.
(7) LISTEN- You’ve never listened enough to the brilliance that a young mind has for you even if it’s expressed in action not words.