One thing that I’ve learned through my own personal highs and lows is that every day presents opportunities to build confidence in my kids. No matter what is happening around, there are a few simple actions I can take every day that will help them grow in confidence. When these seven things are done consistently over time, they send a very clear message that children are loved, cared for, and believed in by their dad.
Sometimes family life is all consuming and you just need time to yourself. That’s why it’s even more important to find positive ways to connect before life gets crazy. In fact, connecting better creates more opportunity to create healthy boundaries. It also models to your family how to manage relationships in challenging times.
If we’re ever going to change the perception of dads, it requires us to drive the change in how we show up for our family. And that takes our full energy and commitment! Putting in the energy needed to build relationships can be exhausting, but it’s worth it. When you know what drains your energy vs what recharges your energy, you can make choices that maximize the return.
It’s true inspiration can’t be turned on and off, but it’s also true that making daily decisions to apply the inspiration equation to your life can help you connect more. When you do, you’ll see the rewards of deeper, more meaningful, and fulfilling relationships with the people who matter most.
Strong memories are so valuable because they are connected to creating attachment. When kids are securely attached to their parents , they are less likely to be influenced by external forces like peers, social media, and other people. They are also more likely to follow your influence. For most parents – this is a daily challenge.