How to Be a SuperDad

Fathering a child is easy. A night of passion and you’re done. But being a real dad, a hero to your kids and a “manly man” to yourself, requires stepping up. Being around isn’t enough. Showing up for an occasional event isn’t enough. Weekend visitations can be enough, but only if you are interested and hands-on. Even love is not enough, if it isn’t expressed and shown regularly. To be a dad, a real dad, not just a sire, requires effort — day-in and day-out effort. It requires doing the ordinary requirements of childcare consistently, predictably, and with a positive attitude. Parenting well is certainly rewarding, but it isn’t always easy. Sometimes it seems to require “super” human effort. Any parent (mom or dad) who does it deserves to be seen as “Super” but not everyone knows how. Since Father’s Day is coming up, this article focuses on what it takes to be a “Super” dad.  I hope it is validating for those who are already flying high on being a dad and helpful, even inspiring, to those who are trying to figure it out. Why be a Superdad? Because being a Superdad is great for the dad as well as the children. Active fathering builds a man’s self-esteem. It often gives life new meaning and motivates men to be the best they can be. It can even balance out dissatisfaction on the job. One Gallup poll showed that 59% of the men interviewed found more satisfaction in caring for their family than from success at work. Further, fathers who...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Children and Teens Family Men's Issues Parenting Self-Esteem building resilience father's day raising children Source Type: blogs