A dad plays a vital role in your children’s lives. He always stands beside you so that you never fall. Sometimes, we tend to forget their sacrifices or the worry they harbour for our sake. It’s always hard to find a way to tell how much he has impacted our lives and our children’s lives.

 

Thankfully, many millennial dads are hands-on when it comes to parenting their children. I’ve seen homemaker dads who left their job and looked after their babies. I’ve also encountered dads who assist their wives with house chores and look after their kids. We can blindly say that dads are as equal as mums these days. So, how can you appreciate this man in your life on this day specially dedicated to him? Have you done anything yet? No plans?

 

Conveying gratitude, respect, and love when saying the word ‘Thank You” to your husband and encouraging your children to say it goes a long way. Today, you can make him feel like a king with these heartfelt simple gestures to let him know that he always has a special place in you and your children’s hearts.

 

 

 

1. Thank Him with A Card/Letters

 

Taking a moment to think and craft a special thank you card with your children is one of the most simple yet meaningful gestures. How about something that goes along these lines;

 

• “You have always been there for me in time of need.”
• “I could not have wished for a better friend, companion, and father. Thank you, dad.”

 

You can work along those lines and try to berbunga-bunga sikit-lah. I’m sure he will appreciate and be touched by words that genuinely come from you and your children.

 

 

 

2. Talk to Him

 

When dad is back from his work, or when you think he’s down – take time to talk to him or get your children to talk to him. Children can distract him from all his worries.

 

You may want to ask him about things that have been bothering him and let him know that you’re there to listen to him. Assure him that there are always solutions to any problems faced. This little talk of yours will help him chest out his emotions and feel relaxed thereafter.

 

Good communication is a good way to smooth things up with your husband. It will also help you to understand him better as well as to be understood.

 

 

 

3. Play with Him

 

At times, daddy wants to play with his kids but kids pula on the other hand are so hooked-up with their computer games or tv.  Mummy can plan out a weekly game night for everyone to come together as a family and spend some quality bonding sessions together as a family. 

 

Simply, drop your television remote and the computer. Just play together.  

 

 

 

 

4. Learn from Him

 

Dad can be a great teacher too. You never know, the kids and dad may end up debating about which formula is right and which formula is wrong. Or, the two of them may be puzzled on the same topic together. 

 

The point is to reconnect with each other and learn things together.

 

 

 

5. Seek His Guidance

 

Dad can be a great advisor – a child can talk to mum on everything however, there are certain things only dad can provide great advice on. The truth is –  a mum can be too emotional sometimes in handling some problems while a dad can be cool in tackling the same issues. For example; if your child comes home from school bleeding from a fall, dads normally would focus on cleaning and treating the wound, while mums will give a long lecture before she starts cleaning the wounds. Betul-tak, mummy? If yes, you’re not alone. I’m one of those kinds of mums too!

 

The bottom-line is dads are cool and practical in giving their guidance and advice. It works amazingly with kids. 

 

Appreciating dads is not a one-day kind of thing but it should be practiced on a daily basis. Instill these simple practices in your child from young and your husband and children will be closer together.

 

Happy Father’s Day to all great dads out there!