3 Ways to Support Your Little Superhero

As a father, it’s in your nature to want to be your child’s superhero. You want to be able to save the day everyday and to support them every step of the way. A part of being a superhero is raising your children to be superheroes themselves. You may strive to create super powers within them and to support their growth. Sometimes, it can be difficult to muster up your own strength to create strength within them. There are simple ways you can support your little superhero every single day. They don’t take much work or effort, yet can create a positive sense of wellbeing and happiness within your child.

Be an Example

One of the easiest ways to support your little one is to be an example to them daily. Little things that we try to in still within our children should begin with you. For example, let your child experience you brushing your teeth or eating your vegetables. Let them watch you go to the dentist or the doctor’s office so you can show them your strength. You can let them know that if dad can do it, they can do it. Be an example of kindness in your life when speaking to others. You can use simple acts of kindness as teaching tools for your children such as holding doors open for others, pulling the chair out for your partner, or saying please and thank you. It’s amazing how many things children pick up as they watch. They are curious and will emulate your actions.

Bond with Them

Bonding is an extremely important part of being a parent. As you’re trying to teach them, you should create a trusting relationship with them. There are millions of ways to bond with your child that include fun and interesting moments that can inspire the superhero within them. Some awesome ways to bond include:

• Cook dinner together and watch your favorite classic superhero movies or shows.
• Read child friendly comic books before bed.
• Make capes with each other and take turns flying around the room.
• Invest in matching superhero hoodie jackets or t-shirts. With a hoodie jacket, you can create custom zippers pulls with a special photo that you both can wear. The custom zipper pull will remind them, as a token of your love, that you’re always there for them.

Each and every experience you have with them makes a lasting impression, so let your imagination go wild with fun and creative ways to show your love.

Teach Them Manners

This may seem simple. However, a child who learns their manners early on will develop a sense of kindness and humility to others. While other children hit animals with bee bee guns, your child will understand the pain behind that. If you or your partner cooked a fresh meal, teach your children to be thankful and to consider their words before they speak. Say nice things to your spouse or partner instead of shooting them down. Remind your child that a superhero is kind and compassionate. Manners have the ability to become lost in our civilization. If you can remember the nice superhero aiding the elderly across the street in the cartoons, this is how you should teach your children. As a father, you are a big example in their life. You can use masculinity as an example of strength and endurance for good causes. Your child believes you are a superhero. Show them that you are and that they are too.

Final Thought

No one said that being a parent is easy because it isn’t. The love aspect of it is what binds you and your children because you’re love is strong enough to take you through the good and bad. From reading comic books to to disciplining them, your hard work will pay off.