We know we’re getting closer to being equals in the parenting world when we beat ourselves up as much as moms typically have over the years. If this thread on our Facebook page is any indication, we dads are self-reflective and hard on ourselves, which is both a good and bad thing. Here how to be a better dad; from being more patient to learning how to proper braid hair, and everything in between.
As a dad, what do you want to do better?
Posted by Life of Dad on Sunday, March 19, 2017
Loren Prince: Keep my temper and frustration in check. No point getting mad over little stuff. “Stop. Breathe. Think. Act.” Has been my mantra lately.
Tyrone Lawrence: Time management. I feel like I’m doing the best with my kids when I’m not under any pressure, when my work time, wife time, chore time and kid time is all managed appropriately.
Brian Haney: Pretty much anything and everything. I’ve suffered from mental illnesses but it took a toll early on in the kids’ lives. I’m just trying to make it all right.
John Byrd: I want to do a better job of remembering what it was like to be 6 years old. I want to remember more of the fascination, the wonder. It’s so hard to remember what I didn’t know then, and discovering it and how it felt.
Alin Boca: As a dad I want to make more time for my wife and I. Nothing helps a child grow healthier then a strong parental relationship. Life is hectic as most know, but making more time for us (my wife and I) will allow us to be better for our child.
Ron DeClue: More horseplay, let mom complain more! More camping, fishing, hiking, get daughter to guilt mom into coming along! And I say this as my daughter is in her senior year of high school, getting ready for college.
Johnny Bench: Father of one and he has me wrapped round his finger. He knows this too. I’d like to be a little bit more stern with him, but who am I kidding… He’s my baby.
Mark Bayley: Be more patient and maximize every moment. More shenanigans and less stress.
Justin Giesbrecht: Ignoring my phone and giving my full attention when with my little guy.
Dennis Challie Hicks: Honestly, patience with my 6 month old. My toddler is cake to handle but the infant drives me nuts but I try hard. I’m glad I’m not the only one that wrote patience. I felt bad at first.
Jon Franke: Braid hair, I am pitiful at this and my daughter knows it.
Toby Black: Telling them how proud I am of them. And no matter what I love them.
Sampson Atkinson: I will be saying this until the day I die: No one is perfect. I’m sure our sons and daughters treasure us as much as we do them. Kudos to all of you, your doing a mighty fine job!
What do you want to improve to be a better dad? Tell us on Facebook!
*Flickr photo by Chris Price, used under Creative Commons license.