As a dad there are lots of opportunities for you to get involved in your child's life. From helping chaperone the school trip, to reading together, to coaching the Little League team, take advantage of the time you can spend together! Becoming more involved in your child's life can take a lot of different forms. At every stage your children can benefit from your involvement. Read with young children. Join the elementary school parent teacher organization. Chaperone a school event. Volunteer as a coach, or ask your child's coach in what way he could use your help. Take a rainy Saturday and turn it into a family movie night. Take time to be a positive and supporting part of your child's life. The resources and links here are a great starting place to learn more.

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2. Overview
As a dad there are lots of opportunities for you to
get involved in your child's life. From helping
chaperone the school trip, to reading together, to
coaching the Little League team, take advantage of
the time you can spend together!
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3. Overview
Becoming more involved in your child's life can
take a lot of different forms. At every stage your
children can benefit from your involvement. Read
with young children. Join the elementary school
parent teacher organization. Chaperone a school
event. Volunteer as a coach, or ask your child's
coach in what way he could use your help. Take a
rainy Saturday and turn it into a family movie
night.
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4. Overview
Take time to be a positive and supporting part of
your child's life. The resources and links here are a
great starting place to learn more.
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5. Games and activities
There are a lot of ways to spend time being
involved in your child’s life. Even spending a few
minutes playing an age-appropriate game online
can be a great opportunity to bond with your child.
Here are a few resources and ideas to get your
started:
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6. Games and activities
-- Watch the Game Together. Cheer for your
favorite team and chat about the plays. Mute the
commercials and use those minutes to talk about
what’s going on in your lives.
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7. Games and activities
-- Donate a Book. Gather your already read books
& donate them to a local library, school, or
shelter. The books will be enjoyed again, you will
reinforce to your children the value of reading, and
they will gain a better understanding of the
importance of giving to others.
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8. Games and activities
-- Visit the Library. Experience the joy of reading
without the cost of buying books. Visit your
community library and get a card for each member
of your family. Help your children select a variety
of age-appropriate books you can borrow and read
together.
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9. Games and activities
-- Lend a Hand. Make a plan together for ways that
you can help out those around you in little ways –
holding a door open, picking up something that
someone dropped. Each keep a list for the week,
and pick a time to come back and talk about it.
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10. Games and activities
-- Turn it Down – Part 2. Next time you’re talking
with your kids, remember it’s okay to have a lull in
the conversation while they think about the
answers. Turn off background noise &
distractions to pay attention to what’s being said.
-- Turn it Down – Part 1. The next time you get in
the car with your kids, turn off the radio. Share
what’s on your mind, or ask them a question.
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11. Games and activities
-- Current Events – Part 1. Get a local newspaper or
visit a news website and find a positive story. Ask
your kids about it. Start the conversation with “Did
you hear about…"
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12. Homework help
Each school is a little bit different. Each grade has
its own challenges and benefits. From pre-k to
college being involved with your child’s education
is important. For many parents helping with
homework can seem daunting. How much time do
you spend? What if you don’t know the answer?
What if your kids don’t want your help?
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13. Homework help
Here are some tips and resources to help you
navigate homework help like a pro.
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