This is number 5 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.  I hope you are getting positive results by doing what I have listed already.

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 if you have a better way to explain it.

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

Advice “Get moving. Have a fitness plan in place and get your kids to join in”

One of the best things to do as a father is stay in shape.  By staying in shape and staying healthy, you are going to be around your kids longer then if you were not in shape.  That will give you more time with your kids.  This will also help you lower your stress in your life as well.

This will allow you to help get and keep your kids in shape and healthy.  This will also keep your kids active so that they just don’t sit in front of a television and watch shows or movies or even play video games.  This stuff in small portions is ok but if they do this all of the time then they will suffer in school as well as social and intelligence since most of the stuff kids watch is not educational or worth watching.

Advice “Take more walks, and leave the car at home”

This goes with the advice from above.  Exercise is not always something you can do so just even walking will help.  If you leave your car home and walk to the places that are near you then to are accomplishing the goal.  You can use this piece of advice with another one from earlier and spend some one-on-one time with your child.  Just a thought.

Advice “Fall in love with your wife. Again”

This is a very good one if you are married.  This will show your kids that you are still in love with their mother and it also teaches them how to treat a woman they love in their life.  If they are young kids then it’s their mother.  This shows them to respect others as well.  Sometimes this can be a hard task but the reward is watching your kids treat their wives or partners the same way you treat your wife or partner.

Advice “Admit you’re wrong when you are”

This can be a hard thing to do since we tend to get our pride involved.  By admitting to your kids or in front of your kids that you are wrong is not going to make you weak.  It reminds them that you are human and don’t always know the answers.  It also teach your kids that they don’t have to be a know-it-all type of person.  But if you do know all of the answers then you are a very smart person.  There is a huge difference between a know-it-all and a smart person.

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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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.

You can find the rest of the Better Dad Series by clicking here.

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