Benefits of Being an Active Father to Your Children

20 Reasons Why Your Child Needs

You to Be an Active Father by Dr. Stephen D. Green

  

Have you ever watched the movie: Courageous? It has got to be one of the best movies ever done on FATHERHOOD! It depicts the current state of fatherhood in our society today, its effects on children, and what can be done as a solution to lack of effective fatherhood skills. Just in case you have never watched it, please click here to view its trailer.

Hope it whets your appetite enough to make you get your own copy and watch it, and hope you learn a lot from it.

Yesterday, was a special day to celebrate special people, across the whole world. It was a day to celebrate fathers and most of us had the chance to appreciate the men in our lives who are fathers in one way or another. In the same spirit of celebrating fathers, today we would like to enlighten men (and the women who care about them), on the importance of being active fathers in their children’s lives. Fatherhood, is more than just being the paternal parent to a child, it is more about being actively present in your child’s life. It is about living your life in such a way that is desirable and worth being emulated by your very own child. It is about relating with your child in such a way that you call out the king/ queen in them and help them realize their best potential.

Dear Fathers (both current and ‘aspiring’), here are some good reasons why you need to be actively involved in your children’s lives, especially if you want them to get the best out of life. These benefits are according to a research done by Dr. Stephen D. Green- a specialist in child development.

Being an active father:

10 Qualities of Successful Parents By Wes Fessler

10 Qualities of Successful Parents By Wes Fessler

There is no responsibility greater than that of being a parent. Successful parenting requires more than providing for the physical needs of one’s children—it means being committed to their developmental well-being and overall success. A goal of this magnitude requires parents to give of themselves everyday. Successful parents are those who lift their children to heights they may never attain themselves. Here are some qualities attributed to successful parents:

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR TODDLER BEHAVIOR

Parenting tips: How to improve toddler behavior

Toddlers are infamous for tantrums and other behavior issues. To encourage listening and cooperation, follow these parenting tips.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Life can be frustrating for toddlers. Though eager to show their independence, toddlers can't always move as swiftly as they'd like or express their needs. This combination can lead to tantrums and misbehavior. But you can teach your toddler to behave well by providing love, attention, praise, encouragement and a degree of routine. Consider these practical parenting tips.

Show your love

Positive attention tops the list of parenting tips for toddlers. Make sure your displays of affection for your child outnumber any consequences or punishments. Hugs, kisses and good-natured roughhousing reassure your child of your love. Frequent praise and attention also can motivate your toddler to follow the rules.

Parenting Forgetful Behavior

By Deborah Godfrey

“Dad, where’s my backpack?” 

 “Mom!  I forgot my lunch! You have to bring it now!”

“Where’d you put my sweatshirt?”

Do any of these statements sound vaguely familiar?  At Positive Parenting, we have a saying:

“A child who always forgets has a parent who always remembers!”

Many of the complaints I hear from parents have to do with children’s irresponsible and forgetful behavior.  It usually begins early, around 4 or 5 years old, and peaks when a child hits junior high.  What happened between us happily picking up our screaming toddler’s bottle that rolled under the couch and giving it to her and the preteen screaming at us that she can’t find her favorite jeans and us snapping at her that if she didn't keep her room such a mess, then maybe she could find the clothes she wants?

FACING FEARS OF RAISING CHILDREN IN THE 21ST CENTURY

One of the most beautiful feelings in this world is the one that comes when you hold your very own child in your arms. It feels like holding a piece of your heart in your very own arms. Parenting can be a beautiful experience and it ultimately becomes so, if we as parents play out the cards right. By saying this, I, by no means do not mean that parenting is one joyful ride from beginning to the end and the truth is, it is not!

Most, if not all parents have their own fears when it comes to parenting. These fears at times begin way before we even find a mate and conceive a child. We wonder whether we would make good parents when we look at the world today and the challenges it presents. We hear of children being molested, getting into drugs, being bullied, being abused, becoming suicidal because of a low self- esteem/ depression or doing something worse than our minds can bear to think. The moment such things happen, it feels like our hearts have been torn to pieces.

We debate over whether we should resolve not to bring forth children because of the existent fears among us or not to let our children interact with others. We wonder how things will ultimately play out. The reality is, we cannot escape from what is of the world today and the wisest thing we can do is to equip ourselves with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes that will not only help us bring out the best in our children, but also in us, as parents.

Today, we would love to share with you this piece by Dr. Davie Currie on some of the fears parents have with regard to raising their children, and what they can do to help themselves and their children. Enjoy the read!!

Parenting Panic: Facing the Fears of Raising 21st Century Children