Shownotes
Positive Influences for Dads
- Build a relationship with your kids
- Get into their world
- Be curious about them and let them teach you stuff
- Laugh with them
- Be a student of your child
Negative Influences for Dads
- Being in provider mode instead of involved mode
- Not listening to them and showing you care
- Dreaming for them instead of letting them dream
- Getting too focused on appearances
Husband/Wife Relationships
- The relationship affects the kids
- If there is tension between you as a couple, the kids will see it
- Be open with them about what is going on without giving them all the details
- Make sure your parenting styles are on the same page
Divorced Dad Tips
- Spending time with them and listening to them are the #1 thing for connection
- Don't try to cram all your dad advice, etc... into a short visit
- Don't tear their mother down in front of them
- They don't want stuff from you, they want you
Step-Dad Tips
- Work to get to know the children in a genuine relationship
- Don't come in and try to be the "parent" without a relationship
Dad of Young Children Tips
- Don't have a negative expectation of the teen years
- Understand that as they grow, you are helping them to be more independent
Dad of Teens Tips
- It's never too late to build a relationship
- They want a better relationship with you
- Focus on them and make it about them
- Take it slow and don't try to rush a relationship
- Build trust with small steps and listening
