This Father’s Day, we’re reflecting on the life lessons that fathers pass on to their children.  

There are so many essential life lessons that dads pass on to their children. Father’s Day is a reminder of how much dads impact their kids’ lives. One of the most important things that we think dads can teach their kids is how to set boundaries.  

Learn how the ways of the ancient Stoics can help you as a parent. 

As modern fathers, we often express our love for our children through consumerism or entertainment. However, the ancient Stoics had a different approach to parenting. They believed that character developed through exercise, sports and hard work.  As stoic dads, we have the power to cultivate self-awareness of our emotions and teach our children to do the same.

Being present and practicing mindfulness with children is easier said than done. While new mothers are traditionally expected to be mindful, fathers are often understudied and overlooked when it comes to the relationships they form and nurture. 

While there is little research that specifically assesses the impact of mindfulness on father-child relationships, a multitude of twin-parent studies show that there are immensely beneficial aspects of open communication between fathers and their children.