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It’s Not Annoying, It’s The Job

Nov 17, 2023

03:02

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Discover the joys and challenges of being a dad, including daily responsibilities and navigating the holiday season. Consider therapy as a helpful resource for parenting.

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Being needed and being of use to your children is a deep and meaningful aspect of fatherhood, so instead of getting annoyed by running errands, embrace them as part of your role as a dad.

During the holiday season, therapy can be beneficial in dealing with the stress and challenges that may arise, and BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy options tailored to your schedule.

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Being of Use and Serving

Being a dad often involves running errands and getting things for your children. While it can be annoying at times, it's important to remember that being needed and being of use to your children is a deep and meaningful aspect of fatherhood. Hemingway and Tom Hanks both emphasized the idea of serving when you're in love. So, instead of getting annoyed by these tasks, embrace them as part of your role as a dad.

The Joys and Challenges of Being a Dad

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Sometimes it can feel like being a dad is just an endless series of errands. It’s the call from the bedroom that they need a glass of water. It’s the call from college for you to come to take them shopping for something they need for their apartment. It’s the running around town getting soccer cleats, or picking up concert tickets, or bringing them the homework they forgot.

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