This is the companion
piece to last Tuesday’s blog on “What Moms Can Learn From Dads.”
Moms are good at, well, mothering. What dads can learn from
moms might not be what you think.
What Dads Can Learn
From Moms
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- A kiss makes everything better. Sometimes, kids just need a nonverbal clue that things will be all right, and Moms seem to know this instinctively. A kiss on a boo-boo, a hug when a child’s scared, a smile to show you care. Dads tend to be more results-oriented, and might not think to provide such nonverbal gestures. So a few extra kisses and hugs would be a good way to show the kids Dad cares.
- Consistency matters. Fathers often want to pooh-pooh routines—and sometimes, that’s okay. But kids thrive on consistency, and it’s a good rule of thumb to keep to routines as much as possible. Especially in the area of discipline, having a dependable way of doing things can be very reassuring to a child.
- Take care of the small stuff. Dads might be more inclined to overlook small infractions or misbehaviors, but most moms know that such dereliction of duty when it comes to discipline can create a much bigger problem down the road. So when you see misbehavior, nip it in the bud and save yourself—and your children, too—future heartache.
- Be the parent. Too many dads slip into “buddy” mode with their children, wanting to pal around rather than be the father figure. Sure, playing with your kids is fine, but they need to see you as the parent, the leader in the home, not their friend. So stop horsing around with your kids as equals and be the father-leader they need.
What do you think are some things fathers can learn from
mothers?
Until next time,
Sarah
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