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There’s more to Dad than we ever knew....
I was very moved after reading an article called the “Dad Effect” in the reader digest. It was a thought provoking article that discussed the long-term benefits in a child’s development by having Dad in their life. In a time when separation and divorce is so prevalent, understanding the importance of Dad’s nurturing role is vital for well-adjusted and happy children.
Even more surprising was the number of Dads that are now choosing to become “stay at home dads”. This doesn’t always mean full-time, as one dad explains he stays home for two days and still fulfills his desire as a financial provider. Research reveals Dad’s role as a caregiver has evolved into a powerful influence as they begin to study the “Dad Effect” through observing different parenting styles and influential factors that moms and dads have on their children.
“Dad Talk”, “Dad Style”, and “Involved Dads” are all new hot topics being observed for our learning. Did you know that fathers who used a bigger, more diverse vocabulary with their children as toddlers had a positive impact on the child’s later development, especially in language development?
Mothers and fathers play very different roles as parents. Mothers are well known for soothing and calming children, where as Dads like to rough house as a playtime activity. Dads encourage their children to take more risks, as well as promote independence by letting go in a nurturing way. Children with involved Dads tend to be more popular, get along better with their peers, do better in school and later in life, are more empathetic, and are less likely to get in trouble with the police or have mental health issues. And finally, girls were more apt to stick with an extracurricular activity with Dads support and interest.
So, the best way to have children become what you want is to become what you want them to be. The help is right here at your fingertips, all you need to do is ask. Contact me and find out how I can help you become the Dad or Mom you desire.
Krista McKay
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