The Fathering Project
BE PRESENT
You play a big role in your child's learning journey. From the toddler years through to primary and high school, you will impact your child's attitude to learning and how they develop. Not only this, when you spend time with your child supporting their learning, whether it's schoolwork, playtime or helping with an assignment, it shows you care and positively impacts the father-child bond. So, if you show and encourage a love of learning, you will be setting your child up for success throughout their lives.
Top Tips
1. Be actively interested in what your child is doing at school. Ask them about their day at school “What was the best thing about school today?” or “What was your favourite part of school today?”
2. Be positive about school. Even if you have some not so positive memories of school or learning yourself, allow your child to create their own experiences of school. Speak positively about going to school and learning.
3. Praise their efforts; encouragement from Dad goes a long way. Tell them how proud you are when they try hard and have a positive attitude to learning. You could reward them by doing something together they enjoy.
Dad Joke of the Week
My boss asked me why I only get sick on work days. I said it must be my weekend immune system...