20 Tips to Help Dad Create a Family-Centered Life

1.    Mom and Dad have a consistent date night alone together at least once a month

2.    Dad has scheduled one-on-one time with each of his children at least once a month

3.    Entire family gathers for dinner at least 3 times a week

4.    Dad texts, e-mails or calls each of his children at least once a day

5.    A monthly family home video night

6.    A monthly family board game night

7.    Saturday chores are done with the kids helping

8.    At least once every three months, Dad brings lunch to school for his kids

9.    Dad prays with each of his children before they go to bed each night

10.  Weekly church attendance

11.  Three TV shows per week are watched by the entire family (with commercials muted)

12.  Dad's job does not keep him working a lot of late nights or weekends

13.  Entire family has at least one week of vacation time together per year

14.  Mom and Dad attend at least one marriage strengthening conference per year

15.  Family attempts camping at least once a year

16.  Dad attends or coordinates a Daddy/Daughter Dance

17.  Dad personally knows all of his children's teachers and is involved in the PTA

18.  Dad's time with his buddies more often than not includes everyone's kids

19.  More family activities are planned outdoors than indoors

20.  Dad honors his own parents

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