You'll probably be your daughter’s first love and your son’s role model. Your
daily interaction with your kids improves - research says - their physical health,
IQ, independence, school success, and future relationships.
Evidence suggests that infants
are able to make use of a father’s unique contribution to their growth and
development. Men tend to encourage more exploration, risk taking, and
assertiveness in children. The Mom
versus Dad parenting differences also appear to be of great interest and
benefit to children by creating a balance in their life.
I encourage dads to step
forward and make lasting impressions on their children by: