“My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.”
-Max Lucado
Be Present: show up, make yourself available, put the screen down and leave the work, at work.
“Always have your toolbox ready; you never know when you’ll need to tighten a loose screw or build something new."
-Chief Dad-Cat
Be Proactive: plan ahead, give thought your approach, apply learnings to "the next time", communicate.
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
-Elbert Hubbard
Be Positive: Life isn't perfect, we aren't perfect, our kids, work, family life is not perfect. However, staying positive throughout the circumstances is like a spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down.
“Being playful naturally liberates the mind, opens the heart, and lifts the spirit. Take time to play today.”
-Dr. Debra Reble
Be Playful: HAVE FUN! Joke, laugh, challenge, game it up, you name it. Playfullness is infectious, and good for the soul for everyone, Dads included!
