Kids need both parents. This is such a simple notion, yet so profound. In everything from changing diapers to mending broken hearts, dads need to be actively involved in the nurturing of their children. Both people live in the house, so both should have an equally proportionate share of taking care of it. I've heard it said that real men don't do windows.
Real men do whatever is necessary for the family.
This is the active ingredient in nurturing children. Forget the cliche about quality time. Simply spend time together, doing something or doing nothing at all. Joint planning for the family's future needs is a task that is easily overlooked and left to chance. It means to look ahead and plan for the needs of the family.