It is important for fathers to remember that children forget or ignore the rules when they have something urgent to say. After all, it’s easy for a child to forget that other people have needs, too. You’ve probably already talked to your kids about when they should butt in (the house is on fire) and when they shouldn’t (she’s bored). But putting these principles into practice is easier said than done.
The Father and the Interrupting Child
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171. Why Being a Present Dad Matters with John David
In this episode, I talk with John David, a PR and crisis management professional and author of the mystery/thriller novel The Bystander, about what he discovered through being a dad. John shares how fatherhood became one of the things he’s most proud of, how he felt an early emotional bond with his kids, and how providing a calm, nonjudgmental sense of safety helped them come to him for support even as adults. We discuss the sacrifices parents make, the importance of embracing unexpected roles like Cub Scouts leadership, and how empty nesting gave John the time to rediscover fiction and write his novel. John also explains the premise of The Bystander and his writing process.
Check out John’s website at byjohndavid.substack.com
Visit these links and embark on the path to becoming the best parent you can be:
– GreatDad.com/coaching
– GreatDad.com/pq
– Gratitude course: bit.ly/3NMLDNC
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