Father's Graduation Letter to Daughter

First, congratulations on completing your college degree! I'm impressed with the determination, drive and hard work you have demonstrated during your college days. Good job!

Every day marks the beginning of the next day of your life but there are certain days that represent major milestones. This is one of them. You are now faced with an almost infinite number of choices as you look forward to whatever you'll be doing and wherever you'll be going next. There is no right or wrong path to take in life, as all journeys can be great ones. It is you who'll ultimately determine how interesting, fulfilling and rewarding the journey is, not the road you take.

Having said that I encourage you to take some risks, especially early on in life when you perhaps have more flexibility, and consider exploring different directions and ventures that may not be so obvious and common. If your ambition is to be like everyone else - nothing wrong with that - then you should follow the conventional path in life. If you want to try something different you have to throw conventional wisdom out the window and take what most people would characterize as risks or even irresponsible choices. This could be anything from spending a couple of years working somewhere in China, starting your own company, joining a sub-Saharan help organization, going to grad school in New Zealand, joining a two year long oceanic expedition or working in Switzerland or Norway for a few years. The list is endless.

Father's Graduation Letter to Daughter

Life is made up of a lot of small journeys and you want to strive to make them as enjoyable, interesting and rewarding as possible. When you embark on a journey you never know what will happen along the way and where it'll end up, which, at least to me, is incredibly fascinating. Regardless of the path you choose I know you'll be fine. But try to pursue something you really want to do although it is not always easy to know what that is. One piece of advice: never let money be the primary motivator for what you decide to do. Success is not measured by your job, your education, how much money you have or what kind of car you drive. Success is determined by who you are and how you lead your life.

I could spend a lot of time providing advice but I'm sure you'll figure it all out along the way, which is the way life is. But I'll share a few things that I have found of great help and could perhaps have done more of during certain parts of my life:

-Treat all people with respect and be nice to everyone - no exceptions
-Always maintain the integrity of your personal character - it defines who you are
-Have lots of good friends and actively cultivate your friendships
-Don't expect too much from others - expect a lot from yourself
-Do what is right even if it is difficult - it is always tempting to take the path of least resistance
-Don't worry about the past or about things you can't affect - it only makes you miserable
-Never criticize and complain - it doesn't require skills, intelligence or experience
-You have more power and abilities than you think you have - yes, you can move mountains
-Do more than expected at work, at home - don't expect pats on your back - rewards will eventually come
-Never be afraid to tell the truth even if it is bad news - hiding problems only make them worse
-Be an independent thinker and make up your own mind - lead, don't follow
-All relationships require lots of work from both parties - it's never easy - mutual trust and respect is key
-Stay healthy
-And remember: life is too important to be taken seriously

I could go on and on but enough preaching. I know you'll figure it all out.

Again, great job on your degree and enjoy your journeys in life!

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Father Love - Coaching Families on Fatherhood

Parenting is often defined in terms of mother love. That is because in most cases, mothers are the primary caregivers. But what about father love? In days past, the father's role in the family was that of breadwinner. He went to work, ate dinner, relaxed, and prepared for following day. He spent very little time parenting his children. That was then, and this is now. My how things have changed.

The fluid nature of modern family life often leaves men confused about their role as fathers. This confusion is compounded by the fact that a great many men have no role model. Their fathers were either of the traditional ilk or their childhood family structure was poles apart from the one they live in today. While everything may seem a bit topsy- turvy, there is one fact that still holds true. Fathers have a strong impact on their children, and there are reams of research to prove it.

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Father Love - Coaching Families on Fatherhood

What We Know

• Infants

Babies with involved fathers test higher in brain development and thinking skills.

Babies who have secure attachments to their fathers grow into children with a heightened sense of empathy for others.

Baby boys whose fathers are affectionate and engage in stimulating play are more popular when they attend school.

• Toddlers

Fathers have more influence on language development than mothers.

The rough and tumble play that fathers are known for encourages children to explore their strength and recognize their ability to accomplish new tasks.

Fathers who physically play with their toddlers are creating an environment that helps their children learn early interpersonal skills and how to get along with others.

Toddlers whose fathers play with them score higher on thinking and problem-solving tests.

• School Age Children

Boys whose fathers practice reading and counting skills with them score higher on math tests.

Children whose fathers are supportive have fewer school related problems, such as poor test results and absenteeism.

Children with ADHD who have supportive fathers are more apt to successfully adjust to the school environment.

Children whose fathers share their activities and interests with them behave better in school.

Girls whose fathers discuss how their behavior can affect others are considered very likeable and unselfish by their classmates.

Children whose fathers are routinely involved in their care make higher grades in school.

When fathers avoid risky behavior, it positively impacts their sons' educational achievement.

• Teens

Teens who feel their fathers were available to them have fewer conflicts with friends and stronger peer relationships.

Fathers of teenage girls influence their work ethic, and how they relate to others and plan for the future.

• Character Development

Fathers who are affectionate and helpful have children who are more likely to get along better with their siblings.

Children whose fathers acknowledge their emotions and help them deal with them, score higher on emotional intelligence tests.

Children whose fathers are emotionally involved are less aggressive and have better relationships with their peers.

Fathers are influential in helping children develop a sense of industry-the belief that he or she can accomplish a goal or master a skill, which directly impacts the development of self-esteem.

Children whose fathers challenge them to handle age appropriate responsibilities score higher in the area of thinking skills.

Fathers who take responsibility for their families model an internal sense of control, which encourages children to take responsibility for their own successes and failures.

Children whose fathers encourage them to participate in sports and physical fitness pursuits are more successful in school and later in their careers.

Boys who identify with or admire their fathers score higher on test that measure moral judgment and values.

Children whose fathers are involved in their upbringing grow to be tolerant and socially responsible adults.

Boys living in low income communities are more likely to break the cycle of poverty when fathers are involved in their lives.

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The Seven Keys of Being a Father

Is there a fathering instinct?

Celebrated child development expert Erik Erikson maintains that adults have a fierce desire to protect and nurture the next generation. This is the generative nature of parenting- to nurture and protect the next generation

We recognise this desire in women as the maternal instinct. Men's strong desire to look after the next generation is best recognised through their protective instincts. Man as hunter and gatherer has always had the survival of his family and community as a motivating force.

The Seven Keys of Being a Father

But the generative notion of fathering extends way beyond protection of children. Generative fathering means that men help the next generation not just to survive, but to thrive and grow. It is in the wellbeing of the next generation that traditionally men have left their mark.

This generative or instinctive notion of fathering has been lost in recent years as men have spent less time around their children. Fathers may be born to the task of raising children but they need to be around children so they can nudge fathering out them.

Too often fathers see themselves as playing a role, when the essence of fathering is actually embedded in their own psyche and linked to their child's development. According to Erikson there are seven tasks that a father carries out to ensure the well-being of the next generation. It is a brilliant framework that helps men move away from playing roles and gets them to focus on the needs of their children. The seven tasks of fathering, also known as fatherwork, are:

1. Ethical work: Men commit to acting in a child's best interests. Research shows that when men make a strong commitment to look after the well-being of their baby then they will sustain long-term involvement and support for their child. Ethical work is shown when men make decisions about work and careers with their children's best interests in mind.

2. Stewardship work: This aspect of fathering involves men providing for children and also helping them develop the resources and independence to look after themselves. In many ways this shows itself when dads take on a teaching role, which tend to do when they spend time with kids. Listen to a man when he interacts with his son and inevitably he will be showing him how to do something, even if it is how to kick a football.

3. Developmental work: This aspect of fathering refers to the notion of helping children deal with either sudden change, such as a death in the family, or normal developmental changes, such as moving into adolescence. Dads who do this work well support their children though difficulties and respond with understanding to changes in children's development.

4. Recreational work: This aspect refers to men's promotion of relaxation and learning for their children through play. This aspect of fathering tends to be a strong point for many dads, who are the kings of play. It is well-recognised that men play differently with children than mothers, which is fixed in the biological matrix. Men's domain is rough play, sometimes destructive play and often involves a challenge whether intellectual (e.g chess) or physical.

5. Spiritual work: This aspect of fathering involves men helping children develop values and a set of beliefs that will act as a compass as they move through adolescence and beyond. This involves counselling, teaching and advising. Many readers may remember their own fathers delivering stern lectures, which comes from this aspect of fathering. Good intentions, but poor delivery.

6. Relationship work: This aspect of fathering involves men helping children and young people form relationships and friendships. We do this by sharing our love and thoughts, by displaying empathy and understanding for a child and also by facilitating a child's relationships with others. In recent times men have stayed out of this area but it is a part of fatherwork.

7. Mentoring: We complete the cycle by ensuring that we support our own children in their own generative work. This involves giving help, support and ideas for our own children when they move into adulthood. In recent years men have fallen down badly in this area as too many men have shallow relationships with their own fathers.

This framework for fathering has depth and breadth. It works on an instinctive level, but many influences come to bear to prevent this instinct and intuition from informing our action. Often it is useful to ask yourself - "What does this situation with my child require of me?" If a child is having friendship issues at school then relationship work is needed. If a child is feeling stressed and needs to relax then it is time for recreational work. If a child gets worked up through play then it is important to do some stewardship work and ensure a child calms down and regains control before bed. If a child is changing schools then it time for some developmental work, to help him or her cope with change.

If you are a father (mothers can do the same thing), reflect on some of the interactions that you have with children, and determine in which area of fatherwork do they fit. You will find that there is an area for each situation. As you respond to children's needs think about the type of fatherwork you are doing. You will soon discover that you are involved in a variety of very important work. And it will change the way you think about fathering and provide a strong guide to how you should respond to children's future needs.

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How to Win an Ex-Boyfriend Back While Pregnant

If you find yourself pregnant and alone because your boyfriend decided he wasn't ready to be a family man, you are not alone. Thousands of young women find themselves in this situation every year, as our culture makes premarital sex more and more acceptable. In fact, in most cities it is a given that college aged kids, and even high school kids now, will be sexually active.

So how to win an ex-boyfriend back while carrying his child? There is no tried and true method that will bring him around to your side and put him in your arms...at least not right away. Many men will have a change of mind once the baby is born and they officially become a father. Fatherhood changes a man and many will want to take care of that baby and will realize they love you.

But how to win an ex-boyfriend back right away when you don't want to wait? That will depend on your man and the reasons he left to begin with. If there are issues common to any couple such as someone feeling the other doesn't respect them or someone had an affair, then it can be accomplished just as with any other relationship. Keep the lines of communication open, show them you care and really want them back, and try to work out the issues before you add the baby to the situation.

How to Win an Ex-Boyfriend Back While Pregnant

How to win an ex-boyfriend back when he is simply running away out of fear or conviction that he does not want to be a father yet is another story. The extent to which he is still in regular contact with you is going to determine how to win. An ex-boyfriend back in your life simply because he feels guilty about leaving you while pregnant is not the same as having an ex-boyfriend back because he truly loves you and wants to be back.

How to win an ex-boyfriend back when he is still talking to you daily and maybe even attending some prenatal doctor appointments will be easier than winning back an ex who has no interest in the pregnancy and will not speak to you.

If you are seeing your ex regularly let him know that you want him back without being obsessive or clingy. You don't want to cry and beg him every time you see him...if at all! Try to show him what it would be like if you were together as a family, by having him help set up the nursery or pick out things the baby will need. Get him involved as much as possible, especially taking him to see the ultrasound which will be your first glimpse at your little baby. There is a chance a man interested in the pregnancy but still scared will come around before the baby is born, or soon after.

How to win an ex-boyfriend back when he has no interest in the baby and has abandoned you is much harder, if not impossible. If he has completely cut himself off from the baby there is less chance he will be changed by fatherhood. Try sending him ultrasound pictures and keeping him updated on the pregnancy, even if he does not respond. You do not want to constantly harass him, but you can't disappear from his life either.

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