Episode 33

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5th May 2021

Dad Tips: An Interview with Dr Cam

Positive Influences for Dads
  • Build a relationship with your kids
  • Get into their world
  • Be curious about them and let them teach you stuff
  • Laugh with them
  • Be a student of your child
Negative Influences for Dads 
  • Being in provider mode instead of involved mode
  • Not listening to them and showing you care
  • Dreaming for them instead of letting them dream
  • Getting too focused on appearances
Husband/Wife Relationships
  • The relationship affects the kids
  • If there is tension between you as a couple, the kids will see it
  • Be open with them about what is going on without giving them all the details
  • Make sure your parenting styles are on the same page
Divorced Dad Tips
  • Spending time with them and listening to them are the #1 thing for connection
  • Don't try to cram all your dad advice, etc... into a short visit
  • Don't tear their mother down in front of them
  • They don't want stuff from you, they want you
Step-Dad Tips
  • Work to get to know the children in a genuine relationship
  • Don't come in and try to be the "parent" without a relationship
Dad of Young Children Tips
  • Don't have a negative expectation of the teen years
  • Understand that as they grow, you are helping them to be more independent
Dad of Teens Tips
  • It's never too late to build a relationship
  • They want a better relationship with you
  • Focus on them and make it about them
  • Take it slow and don't try to rush a relationship
  • Build trust with small steps and listening

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