Creating a Sense of Security: The Role of Involved Fathers
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Summary:
In this episode of the Show Up Dad podcast, host David Mendonca discusses the significance of fathers who are actively involved in their children's lives.
He highlights the benefits of involved fathers, including improved emotional control, reduced risk of obesity and infant mortality, positive relationship modeling, increased sense of security, lower risk of child abuse, reduced likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, improved academic performance, financial stability, and decreased likelihood of engaging in criminal activities.
Mendonca provides practical steps for fathers to be more present and intentional in their children's lives, emphasizing the importance of making time for their children, expressing love, being positive role models, seeking God's grace, and attending school events.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment
03:00 Creating a Sense of Security and Reducing the Risk of Child Abuse
04:23 Preventing Risky Behaviors and Improving Academic Performance
05:50 Financial Stability and the Role of Fathers
08:48 Being a Positive Role Model and Seeking God's Grace in Fatherhood
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