How Fathers Can Connect with their Children
Research shows us that when fathers are involved in their children’s lives, their child is more likely to achieve success. They are more likely to develop healthier identities, have greater self-esteem, complete secondary school and have higher levels of sociability and self-control.
HAVE A BABY?
Feed them
Rock to sleep
Talk to them
Sing to them
Set aside time to play
HAVE A TODDLER?
Read to them
Help develop their motor skills
Help with potty training
Establish a bed time routine
Set aside time to play
HAVE A YOUNG CHILD?
Teach kindness and honesty.
Eat meals together.
Help with Homework.
Maintain a bedtime routine.
Set aside time to play
HAVE YOU AN OLDER CHILD?
Meet their friends.
Ask about their dreams for the future and tell them yours
Listen to their favourite music with them.
Attend their extracurricular activities.
