Celebrate Dads!

by guest blogger Tim Ryan

fathering consultant at Ryan Educational Resources

When we think of celebration, we often think of big parties with lots of decorations and people singing, dancing and having fun. This is a wonderful thing to share in our homes and communities, a special part of our lives.

Often these are one time per year; birthdays, Valentines, St. Patrick’s Day, Fiestas Patrias etc. and we honor those who celebrate these holidays. I like to think that we can celebrate each other and honor one another throughout the year at all times with the recognition that we are all special- ALL THE TIME!

 In my work with dads, I try to make a conscious effort to realize and celebrate their important role in many ways and consistently through the year. Not just around Fathers Day. Many men are not fathers themselves, as we see in our programs, and we need to encourage and support the role they play in children’s lives. What a wonderful feeling it is to be a part of a child’s life in a positive way.

We want to thank all those who help to raise our children, ourselves included, and to celebrate at all times the special relationships we form with each other. I’d like to recommend a wonderful children’s book by Mem Fox called Whoever You Are. It captures the diversity of our world and is a must for your home and classroom.

Celebrate each other every day!

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