HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

To All Fathers,

10 Ways to be a Good Dad.
1. Respect Your Children's Mother
One of the
best things a father can do for his children is to respect their mother. If
you're not married, it is still important to respect and support the mother of
your children. When children see their parents respecting each other, they are
more likely to feel that they are also accepted and respected.

2. Spend Time with Your Children
How a father spends his time tells his children what's important to him. This
often means sacrificing other things, but it is essential to spend time with
your children. Kids grow up so quickly. Missed opportunities are forever lost.

3. Earn the Right to Be Heard
All too often the only time a father speaks to his children is when they
have done something wrong. That's why so many children cringe when their mother
says, "Your father wants to talk with you." Begin talking with your
kids when they are very young so that difficult subjects will be easier to
handle as they get older. Take time and listen to their ideas and problems.

4. Discipline with Love
All children need guidance and discipline, not as punishment, but to set
reasonable limits. Remind your children of the consequences of their actions
and provide meaningful rewards for desirable behavior. Fathers who discipline
in a calm and fair manner show love for their children.

5. Be a Role Model
Fathers are role models to their kids whether they realize it or not. A
girl who spends time with a loving father grows up knowing she deserves to be
treated with respect and what to look for in a husband. Fathers can teach sons
what’s important in life by demonstrating honesty, humility and responsibility.
"The world's a stage..." and a father plays one of the most vital
roles.

6. Be a Teacher
A father who teaches his children about right and wrong, and encourages
them to do their best, will see his children make good choices. Use everyday
examples to help their children learn the basic lessons of life.

7. Eat Together as a Family
Sharing a meal together (breakfast, lunch or dinner) can be an important
part of healthy family life. In addition to providing some structure in a busy
day, it gives kids the chance to talk about what they are doing and want to do.
It is also a good time for fathers to listen and give advice.

8. Read to Your Children
It is important that fathers make the effort to read to their children.
Children learn best by doing and reading, as well as seeing and hearing. Begin
reading to your children when they are very young. When they are older
encourage them to read on their own. Instilling your children with a love for
reading is one of the best ways to ensure they will have a lifetime of personal
and career growth.

9. Show Affection
Children need the security that comes from knowing they are wanted,
accepted and loved by their family. Parents, especially fathers, need to feel
both comfortable and willing to hug their children. Showing affection everyday
is the best way to let your children know that you love them.

10. Realize that a Father's Job
Is Never Done
Even after children are grown and ready to leave home, they will still look
to their fathers for wisdom and advice. Whether it's continued schooling, a new
job or a wedding, fathers continue to play an essential part in the lives of
their children as they grow and, perhaps, marry and build their own families.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
Always know that
you are the BEST DAD to your
childrenorBEST FATHER to your Community and
Congregation!

God Bless!