This mom’s idea of creating ‘Dadurday’ is genius in every way
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Every family should have a Dadurday.
When one parent stays home with a child (or multiple children) and the other works, it can feel tough to strike the right balance. The stay-at-home parent can quickly get worn out by rarely getting a break from parenting, while the working parent can feel like they’re missing out on way too much quality time with the kids. That’s why one family’s genius idea for “Dadurday” is taking off online.
Mom Kelly Irene shared the idea on TikTok, where it’s going viral.
“We had implemented this thing in our house called ‘Dadurday,’ and Dadurday is slowly becoming one of the most anticipated days of the week for us,” she says in her video, which is quickly racking up views.
“Basically, every Saturday, my husband will take our toddler, and they will just go off on these little adventures together. I am not invited. This is just daddy and daughter’s special time, and they go and they have the time of their lives. They might go to the beach. or they might go to a waterfall or go on a hike. Or they might just go swimming in town, like whatever. They do whatever they want. I don’t even ask. None of my business. They are going off and having the time of their lives.”
Irene continues, “And she lives for it. He lives for it because it’s his special bonding time with her. He works like Monday through Friday. So he works from home. So he is still getting good time with her during the week, but he is not having Dadurday experiences on weekdays. So, when Saturday rolls around, it’s his time to shine. They love it.”
As an added bonus, she explains, their daughter is so wiped out after Dadurday adventures, she takes a long nap, giving both parents a chance to recharge and spend some quality time with each other.
“It’s just a great experience for everyone. All around. Couldn’t recommend it enough,” she says. “And I do recognize we only have one child. So I’m sure as our family expands, Dadurday is probably going to look a little different. It’s going to evolve!”
Why one-on-one dad & kiddo time is so important
- It strengthens the father-child bond. Individual attention allows for deeper connections and trust to develop.
- It improves communication. Without distractions, children may feel more comfortable opening up to their fathers.
- It can boost self-esteem. Dedicated time shows children they are valued and important to their fathers.
- It provides positive male role modeling. This is especially crucial for boys, but beneficial for girls too.
- It can enhance emotional intelligence. Fathers can help children understand and express their emotions.
- It supports cognitive development. Engaged fathers often encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.
- It can improve academic performance: Children with involved fathers tend to do better in school.
- It can reduce behavioral problems: Regular paternal involvement is linked to fewer behavioral issues.
- It teaches life skills. Fathers can pass on practical knowledge and skills during one-on-one time.
- It creates lasting memories. These special moments often become cherished memories for both fathers and children.
Others in the comments shared their own versions of this, because this is apparently a pretty common thing for families.
“We call it Public Transportation Day because both my son and husband love the bus. They go wherever they can go on the bus or the subway and come back with stories of adventure,” one commenter wrote.
Another added, “Saturdays are the day my wife sleeps in, I get up with the baby and we go to the hardware store, run errands and get doughnuts! Come home mid-morning when mom’s rested!”
This is genius. Dadurdays for every family.
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