Wellbeing

Build up frequent father points

When we spend time with our children we invest into our relationship and memories with them. The opportunities are come less frequently as they grow older, so it is a good time to start now.

Having quality alone time with their children is a great way for dads to have their confidence built.  Children often relate time with dad with times of action and fun. Men can invest time into their hobbies with  their children such as fishing, walking, sports, using tools and many other ways that build up frequent father points.

 It is hard to develop a relationship with your children when you invest no time into them. It is best to start building frequent father points in your children's childhood. That way in the sometimes-turbulent times of adolescence you have a connection point.  Most parents take parenting pretty seriously, but one of the fundamentals of raising children well is spending time in your children's space which is often overlooked. 

It's through shared activity that fathers build up frequent father points. The added connection points will help if your child adolescent years are turbulent. The invested time and activities will give you a connection point with your child.

So how are your (or your partner's) frequent father points going? If they need some topping up you can start by doing something together they enjoy.

Sole mothers can also take these notes on board and have a NO RULES weekend with your kids, where you have a change of routine and activity that can give kids a chance to see you in a different way. 

(Michael Grose, Build up frequent father points.)

I am looking to connect with parents for a coffee and a chat after school drop off. If you are interested in having a chat, I am available on Tuesday-Thursday morning. I hope everyone has a lovely week.

Eddie