We look towards Saint Joseph as a role model for fathers, and for making vocational choices,since these choices will form the way we live in service to God. In this article, I will suggest some activities that help develop the relationship between father and children, and also give the children an understanding and appreciation of the role Dad plays in their lives. Fun activities to do with Dad. All children enjoy building things. Draw up the menu, go out and buy the ingredients together and then prepare the meal.
Mom gets to rest while the rest of the family has fun making dinner.
A rough and tumble game of baseball in the back yard or 'creature from the Black Lagoon' at the beach, gives Dads a chance to us that attribute that distinguishes him from Mom, his relatively greater size and strength, and make it fun. Play a board game or card game with Dad. Maybe the game could be Dad's choice. Perhaps the treasure could be something Dad really likes, for example, a coupon for ice cream, a small bottle of maple syrup, a box of peanut brittle or golf balls, a craft made by the children, a favorite magazine. If you don't have enough people for two teams, play a game of 'scrub'.