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The Big question
Most dads are asking the same question.... they just don't say it out loud: "Am I a good dad?" Not: "Am I perfect" Not: "Do I have it all figured out?" Just... am I doing enough? Here's the truth: Being a good dad isn't about being perfect. It's about being PRESENT. Your kids won't remember every mistake you made. But they will remember: · If you were there · If you listened · If you made them feel like they mattered That’s the standard. Welcome to Dads Alliance Be real for a second: What’s one thing you wish you did better as a dad? Comment below
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Z, this is a million dollar question that we all seek to know… In my experience as a dad, which has been like a growing rainforest and started at a 0-60 pace through falling in love and instantly becoming a step father and all that entails to having my own children and raising them with my wife to now raising my two boys while divorced and co-parenting with my x while also striving to maintain connection with my now nearly 22yr opd son [technically ex-stepson]. He will always be my first son. In this all, I have never felt so accomplished, loved, betrayed, confused, fulfilled, loved, angry, abandoned and challenged. However, the summits are second to nothing in life. The simple answer to your question is, in itself, a question… Are you acting out of love? I have learned in my experience that this is the key. However, the ability to do this sounds easy but can become clouded with each of our unique situations and emotions. Being ‘cool’ is not always what is love is and what our kids need. Sometimes what they need is to hit a wall, be told no, be challenged. This is where it can become an internal tug of war. For me in particular, raising boys in split homes can magnify this yin and yang polarity. To Z’s point, listening is crucial to parenthood. As is creating a safe space for vulnerability to communicate and also make mistakes. It is in this where we are able to fully act out of love while using and teaching through our own moral compass. Acting out of Love and following my moral compass has been my lighthouse in navigating parenthood. Our children will always remember how we made them feel. I recommend we ensure they always feel loved. What we do, buy, say, show or whatever else may take over in the moment, but acting from love can be hard and sticky and our children will it always like that or thank us, for now. Good post, got me thinking.
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Dad Crew
Welcome to the Dad Crew! The Dad Crew is a great community of dads who learn from one another. When I became a father, I quickly wanted a crew of dads to hang with. To introduce yourself: Tell us about how many kids you have or if your going to become a new dad. Then also express what you love most about being a dad or what you want to learn to become a better dad.
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Z! Being the glue of your people as you always have. Love that about you. Our journey into Dad-hood began simultaneously and has been an epic journey to share together. I appreciate you and all you have taught me along the way. Looking forward to Dad crew and getting to know all y’all better and share our thoughts, experiences, and stories of the joys and challenges of being a kick ass Dad. One love
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