Zeropine Just be real and stay flexible, but more importantly, be up for talking honestly about anything. It’s worked really well for me yeah, I had to think on my feet about a few things at first, but I never ran away from it.
StriderSquirrel Listen to the Dungeon and Daddies podcast; it’s epically funny and showcases four different dad archetypes on adventures.
UnendSpence I think the cool dad pops up during the teen years; if they’re still young, you’ve got to hand over responsibility, discipline, manners and the like staying cool while doing that is a real juggling act.
Flamecrust23 Be the butt of the joke more often. Teach kids not to take stuff too seriously. Give them a sense of humor. Then be stern. Teach good life lessons. Lead by example.
patrusty42 Cheer on your kid’s interests and beliefs, even if they don’t line up with yours. Really hear what they’ve got to say.
patriotkirk Be present! By the time they're 18, you'll have spent 90% of the time you have with them. You can never get it back. Work late; borrow from your own sleep to make it happen. Be purposeful after work! Make the simple simply magical.
SavoyTwildz3 Air conditioning. Don't sacrifice doing right by your children to be understood by them. They'll understand you when they're your age.
Zorvix Just be yourself. At the end of the day, no matter what, your child will always see you as Superman.
MintyPepper8 Be present. Be in the moment. Set their imagination run wild and go with the flow. What might you discover when you fully embrace this mindset?
malownedsquidcake Take them outdoors to the park. Always be honest; listen. Spend as much time as you can with them, because when they’re grown, they’re grown.
