Learning From Your Child
3 Things I Learned as a Stay-at-Home Father
3 Things I Learned as a Stay-at-Home Father
Today marks year 3 for my daughter. For blog #2 for the day I want to reflect on what I’ve learned from her in the first 3 years of her life and being a stay at home dad since February, 2022. To learn more about that choice, check out this blog I wrote:
Why I Quit My Job To Be a Stay-at-home Father
And its follow up
Here is what I’ve learned:
When she wants a hug, drop everything and give it to her. A hug not given is like an hour wasted. You never get it back.
I never use the words “tired” or “not right now”. She doesn’t know or care that I run a business of my own. Or that my back hurts. Or that I slept terrible last night. She deserves me present and available.
Have no expectations. My first few months staying home with her, I had all the plans in the world to spend the day. My daughter found ways to show me who’s really in charge. Today I simply suggest some things with influence and she gets to decide.
BONUS: Don’t be so rigid. The routine is the routine, yes. However, be flexible. Because one day she will blow it all up and she has. When she says “one more book,” don’t say no, its time for bed. Instead read her the book. Because one day all parents will wish they could read their kid one more book. So take it now that you have it and don’t want it later when you cannot.
Dan Roman is a Husband, Father, and writer that releases a daily blog. A quick read on money, marriage, parenting, self-improvement, development and his thoughts. Dan is also Founder/Creator of Roman Solutions, a Personal Finance Firm that currently provides coaching and education.
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