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DaddiLifeForce: don’t quit your hobbies

written by Hugh Wilson 27th August 2017
hobbies, hobbies for dads

DaddiLife was set up to be much more than a site or a brand. It’s there to represent a modern day dad attitude! Every month we’re featuring the dads out there who best represent that attitude. This month we’re looking at hobbies and keeping them alive! Many dads assume that the arrival of fatherhood spells the end of all the things they liked to do as an independent and irresponsible adult. When the baby arrives, will there be any time for trivial things, like reading, working out or just hanging out with a cold beer?

As these dads show, the answer is unequivocal. Yes there will. You just need to find inventive ways of fitting your hobbies round your responsibilities as a parent. Luckily, the DaddiLife community has the answers.

Reading

Reading is important. All the knowledge of humankind is contained in books. And on a parenting note, kids surrounded by books and reading are more likely to take up the habit themselves. So whatever your fathering style, never give up the reading, even if you have to squeeze it in at every available opportunity.

Kas leiad vabanduse või võimaluse? #efektiivneajakasutus #dadmoments

A post shared by Toomas (@tomheamees) on Aug 20, 2017 at 1:52am PDT

As Toomas shows us, there’s many a way for dads to get creative when reading! Put the sling into good use dad.

Exercise

Just because you’ve had a child doesn’t mean you should let yourself go. In fact, exercise is even more important once you’re a dad, because it teaches your children good habits and also because, let’s be honest, your children want you around for many years to come (after all, who else is going to splash the cash at Christmas and chauffeur them between parties and sports classes on an almost daily basis). So don’t stop exercising when children come along – use children to enhance your exercise regime…

Some Super Heroes don’t have capes….. … They are called Dad! . . #coltonbarr #daddysbuddy #poolday #daddyisstrong #superherodad

A post shared by Tanya Stephens (@tmarie935) on Aug 4, 2017 at 7:31pm PDT

As Andrew and Tanya show us – there’s room to think way outside the box when it comes to exercise!

The drink

With all the pressures of fatherhood to cope with, it’s nice to be able to sit down at the end of a long, hard day and enjoy a cold, refreshing beer. Foolishly, many dads assume that the arrival of fatherhood signals the end of their drinking days! That is negative thinking, my friends. Instead, think outside the box (and drink outside the bar). The arrival of fatherhood simply means the chance to enlist a new drinking buddy. Cheers!

#humpnight #snoqualmie

A post shared by Michael Burdick (@mpburd) on Aug 23, 2017 at 6:49pm PDT

As Michael shows us, why not get creative with the drink and turn it into family ‘date-night’ too?

The sports

Taking up sports can be pretty challenging. Finding the time as well as the equipment to go regularly isn’t easy when you’re a dad. But there may be a solution here…

Swoosh! #bowling #happyboy #bowlingwithdad #birthdayboy

A post shared by SarahShelton (@hisconstantreader) on Jul 30, 2017 at 1:02pm PDT

As Sarah shows us, why not look at activities where you (or a group of dads?) can get together with the kids. Bowling is a great way to let off some steam and something to keep the kids more than entertained too.

Sleep

Finally, if you’re anything like the DaddiLife team, one of your chief hobbies pre-kids was sleep. We were so good at it. In fact, sleep was less of a hobby and more of a religion. That needn’t change when children come along. As these dads show, it’s just a case of grabbing it whenever and wherever you can.

Dad love with the dinosaurs. ? #daddilifeoftheday by @fluffyprincess ?

A post shared by A Community Of Fatherhood (@daddilife) on Aug 17, 2017 at 9:22am PDT

Any place is a good place to rest ? #tireddads #father #fatherhood #lifewithatoddler #fatherson #londondad #londoner #london #queenspark

A post shared by ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (@alldadstalk) on Sep 21, 2016 at 8:29am PDT

These dads have the right idea. You’ll be a better dads if you’re rested, and even short naps can help. So grab 40 winks whenever you can.

DaddiLifeForce: don’t quit your hobbies was last modified: August 27th, 2017 by Hugh Wilson

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Why all dads should embrace the baby carrier - DaddiLife 15th October 2017 at 11:44 am

[…] They mean you never have to give up your hobbies […]

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Dan @ Kids Camera Guide 15th November 2017 at 7:46 am

Love this post!! I shared this post on my Pinterest account.
Cheers

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DaddiLife 16th November 2017 at 11:50 pm

Thanks Dan. Did you also get in touch about a blog post? The message didn’t seem to come through properly?

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