Daddy Time

As much as our children need mommy time, they also need daddy time.  It is very important for our children to get the love and time they need with their fathers.  They need that bond.  In First Things First, Julie Baum Gardner, talks about an analysis of 100 studies, and here’s what they found out about the importance of “Daddy Time.”  “The benefits are significant for both father and child. Children with an involved, loving father are significantly more likely to do well in school, have healthy self-esteem, exhibit empathy and pro-social behavior, and avoid high-risk behaviors such as drug use, truancy, and criminal activity. Even though 18 years may seem like an eternity, children grow up really quickly so maximize precious moments with them.”

 

 

Sometimes fathers tend to think that a way they can be involved in their child’s life is through sports. There is nothing wrong with this, but if you don’t have that ability, spending some quality time talking, taking walks, riding a bicycle are other alternatives.  Daddies get all wrapped up in providing possessions for their children, but sometimes forget the mere importance of spending quality time with their children without interruptions. 

 

Children learn different qualities from mommies as they do from daddies.  As mothers, we also want the best for our children. At times, we might not have the possibility of having a daddy around, for various reasons.  If daddy is around, but not in the same household, allow the child to have personal time with daddy. He/she will forever be grateful to you when he/she gets older.  If there is no daddy, allow your child to spend time with another male figure whether it’s an uncle or grandfather.  Children need the fatherly bond.  Daddy time is a time of bonding and allowing your child to trust and be free in the outside world with one of their loves. J