Travelling to exciting destinations, staying in good hotels – everything you’ve dreamt about when you got your first job, right? But, fast forward about a decade and, well, every time you must leave home it’s like pulling teeth!
When you’re in your twenties being on the road was somehow simpler; trips were fun, fun, fun. However, as you got older it became more of a known upset. You miss your partner, the kids, pets, the house… Business trips can present extra challenges to family life and when you have kids, travelling for work – what many may consider a perk – often feels more like a downside!
Work travel is becoming more and more commonplace as employers become more global. But, balancing work (especially if you travel a lot) with family presents unique parenting challenges. And, to make everything just a little harder, decades of research and hundreds of studies have proven that the more involved a dad is, the more successful his children will be. Recent studies show that a father’s influence can determine a child’s social life, grades and future achievements.
Travelling will be part of life for many dads, and will continue to be part of their lives as long as there are roads and aeroplanes and jobs. None of this is unique, but, the point is dad, you are missed. A WHOLE LOT!
There’s no doubt that this lifestyle choice could impact on your kids, so, you’ll need a parenting plan.
So, dad, if you’re away from home more than you’d like to be, be intentional about making sure that you don’t lose sight of what’s important. And for now, keep on rocking at work and loving your kids with all you’ve got!
Source: planningwithkids.com, www.fathers.com, www.parents.com, www.brighthorizons.com, www.zumasys.com, www.hufffingtonpost.com, www.menshealth.com, fathersworkandfamily.com, www.goodtherapy.org, practicalkatie.com, www.workingmomsagainstguilt.com, www.parenting.com
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