This is number 3 of 25 posts in this series.  Feel free to check out the rest of them by clicking here.  The following advice will only work if you put the time and effort into making them work.

If this are things that you are already doing then just consider this as a refresher course as being a Dad.  But please still read the article because you might learn something new or even can add more in the comment section.

Moms can do these as well as Dads so don’t be afraid to try Moms.

Advice “Listen to your kids with all of your attention”

Every parent should listen to their children all of the time.  If you show your kids that they have your attention then you are showing them respect.  Then later they will show their friends and other strangers their respect.  Respect is missing in lot of the kids these days.  This is one of the most important traits you can teach your kids.

Advice “Learn new things by teaching your children about them”

This is the best way to learn is by learning with your children.  This can be fun and entertainment.  This is a fun way for your kids to learn stuff is from watching you.  This can be a win – win situation for both of you.  You win by spending time with your kids.

Advice “Start a personal journal”

You probably thinking why is this listed here.  This can be an important piece of advice I can offer you.  There is a lot of things you want to tell your kids when they get older but by the time they are older, you forget what you were going to tell them.  This is where you can write them down to share with them later.  It doesn’t have to be an online journal either.  You can buy an old fashion one you can write in.

Advice “Hold your kids accountable for their actions and words, but don’t use punishment to teach”

This will teach your kids responsibility and respect to others.  This is a good tool to teach your pre-teen or teenager before they learn it the hard way in life.  This will also teach them that their actions and words mean something.  Don’t punish them for not doing or keeping their word because you will discourage them to take any action due to thinking they will be punished for it if they are wrong.

I hope this series will be a big hit for everyone.  Like always if you see something that I posted wrong or if I leave something out then please feel free to leave a comment or email me the information.  I want this to be something new or veteran dads can use as well as all of the Moms out there.

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First of all I apologize for releasing this on Tuesday instead of Monday.  I had been sick with a cold the last few days. So I hope you enjoy the series.

In this series I will be talking about four things you can do starting this week to make yourself a better dad to your children as well as being a better spouse to your partner.  Each week for the next 25 weeks I will add four new things to this list that you can use with the previous ones.

If this are things that you are already doing then just consider this as a refresher course as being a Dad.  But please still read the article because you might learn something new or even can add more in the comment section.

Moms can do these as well as Dads so don’t be afraid to try Moms.

Advice “Be present with your children or child”

I start this week with one of the best pieces of advice I was given when I was a new Dad.  You need to be present to your children.  You need to be in their lives now.  This will make them feel safe as well as stable knowing they have a father in their life.  You don’t want to miss an important milestones like watching them walk for the first time or watching their first dance residual.  Kids grow up so fast anyway so don’t miss anything with your children.

Advice “Huge amounts of praise on your kids”

Always praise your kids for the good things they do even if they mess something up.  You want to have a kind heart when they do something wrong because they learn how to discipline by your example.  The more praise you do the better your relationship with your kids will be.  They will be comfortable talking to you about other stuff when they get older.

Advice “Focus on the positive when speaking to your children”

Like before in the previous advice is that you need to talk with a kind heart towards your children.  This will build your relationship with your kids as well as making them safe around you.  It is a good thing for them to come to you about doing something wrong knowing you won’t yell at them in a negative way.

Advice “Say I love you. A lot”

This is another important thing to do with your children.  You need to tell them these three magical words a lot to them.  It will make them feel good as well as knowing they have a loving father.  This is important to dads of daughters since the more they feel loved then the less chance of marrying a guy that will hurt them later in life.  For dads of sons, you will teach them to be a loving person towards others.

I hope this series will be a big hit for everyone.  Like always if you see something that I posted wrong or if I leave something out then please feel free to leave a comment or email me the information.  I want this to be something new or veteran dads can use as well as all of the Moms out there.

If you like what I’m writing then please feel free to vote for my site by clicking on the “like my Blog?” banner below.

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