By Tanya Thibodeau
Daddy, Father, Pa, Pop – Whatever you call them, dads are pretty special!
In Canada (as well as several other countries), the third Sunday in June every year is Father's Day, a special day set aside to celebrate fathers, father-figures and fatherhood!
On this special day why not spend some time with your kids and grandkids to ponder a few thoughts.
Why do you think it’s important to have a special day for honouring fathers? Do you think there are differences between the roles of dads and the roles of moms? If so, what are the differences and why do you think they exist?
Make a list of reasons why dads, step-dads, grandfathers and uncles are so great! You’d be amazed at what you’ll learn about the kids in your life through their thoughts and perceptions on something we adults tend to take for granted.
How will you celebrate Father’s Day? In our over-scheduled, crazy hectic lives it is becoming more and more important to achieve balance. Special days like Father’s Day gives us all a great excuse to put away the BlackBerries, iPhones and other electronics and spend some time reconnecting with the flesh and blood in our lives. (Did you know that there’s this great stuff called grass and fresh air that surrounds us? It tickles our toes and refreshes our souls!)
Here are some great ideas to put to good use this June 19th - the best part is, they’ll work with every budget and all ages!
Create a Tradition
Make a small book of lessons you’ve learned from your dad over the years, read them together as a family each year, then add a lesson (or two) each year - what an awesome heirloom to pass on through the generations.
Make a Thoughtful Gift
There really is something terrific about a craft from the heart, no matter how old you get. You could make a photo-scrapbook, or a digital slide show with music and notations of fond memories. Dads forever love useful things, so why not make something that dad can use daily? Like a wooden oven rack puller or a bird house. Not a real ‘crafty’ kind of person? Put together a gift basket themed to your dad’s favourite hobby - wash bucket with treasures for his car, fishing kit or sports collections etc.
Get Outdoors
Why not go for a bike ride, take a walk to the ice cream parlor, play some catch or take a nap together in the sun?
Give Dad Your Time
Sometimes, the best way to make Dad feel appreciated is to let him know that what’s important to him is also important to you. Take some time to learn more about your dad’s favourite hobby and why it’s his favourite hobby.
Do Something Nice
Celebrate all your dad has done for you this Father’s Day by returning the favour. Make him his favourite dinner or breakfast in bed. Wash his car. Clean out the garage. I promise you, he won’t be disappointed!
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