Activities of the Week
Take Time to Be a Dad Today! Here are some suggestions for easy, no-cost or low-cost ways to spend meaningful time with your family. Everyone’s circumstances are different, so some of these activities might not be possible for you and your children.
August 5, 2012 to August 11, 2012
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.
July 29, 2012 to August 4, 2012
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.
June 24, 2012 to June 30, 2012
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…”
June 6, 2012
Read together
Read a book, newspaper, magazine, the comics, anything will do as long as you are with your children.
May 27, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Have fun outside and get exercise.
Getting outside isn’t just a great way to get exercise, it’s also a lot of fun! Find affordable physical activities that will bring the whole family together and start enjoying the great outdoors. Visit www.letsmove.gov/what-do for idea, places to go, and tips on what to bring.
May 27, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Have fun outside and get exercise.
Getting outside isn’t just a great way to get exercise, it’s also a lot of fun! Find affordable physical activities that will bring the whole family together and start enjoying the great outdoors. Visit www.letsmove.gov/what-do for idea, places to go, and tips on what to bring.
May 20, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Walk & Talk
With the days getting longer, consider taking a walk with your family after dinner. It's good way to be active and a great chance to communicate with your kids. Ask them if anything interesting happened in their day, if something new is happening with school or their friends, or talk about the weather or the color of a car passing by. Be sure to listen to the answers!
May 20, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Walk & Talk
With the days getting longer, consider taking a walk with your family after dinner. I’ts good way to be active and a great chance to communicate with your kids. Ask them if anything interesting happened in their day, if something new is happening with school or their friends, or talk about the weather or the color of a car passing by. Be sure to listen to the answers!
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In response to President Obama’s call for a national conversation on responsible fatherhood and healthy families, learn how you can join the President's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative.
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En respuesta al llamado del presidente Obama para una conversación nacional sobre la paternidad responsable y las familias saludables, aprender cómo usted puede unirse a la Iniciativa Presidencial de Padres y Mentores.
En respuesta al llamado del presidente Obama para una conversación nacional sobre la paternidad responsable y las familias saludables, aprender cómo usted puede unirse a la Iniciativa Presidencial de Padres y Mentores.