I'm a Jet/Met fan, but now living in the middle of America lean to any NY team, even the Yankees if just for their classy coach Joe Torre. Doh! The NY Giants are doing a Met's underdog run, on a tear like the Rockies finale winning all away games, and maybe, just maybe the 'David' Giants can beat 'Goliath' Patriots this Superbowl. Sure it would take a miracle, but why are you watching it then? Because it COULD happen. Patriots have won their last games by a single score. Lady Luck may have moved on.
Center On Media and Child Health's Brandy King knows from their November post about my family and the media I have 'issues' when great sports are on vs. our kids and media exposure. Knowing this, she tipped me off about dad's and daughters.org's SuperBowl Tips for Dads and Daughters watching the SuperBowl together.. Here are their first 3 of their 9 tips, please check this out, its easy, makes the game more fun for everyone, and makes your daughter lucky to have you for a father!:
Excerpt of Tips for Dads and Daughters Watching the Super Bowl Together
Read them all at:[ http://www.dadsanddaughters.org/PDFs/SuperBowlTips.pdf ]
Dads & Daughters watching TV sports together—one of life’s pleasures. But what about those
moments (like during some commercials) when you want to cover her eyes with your hands?
Here are a few simple tips from the national nonprofit Dads & Daughters for fathers and
stepfathers watching the Super Bowl (and other TV sporting events) with their daughters:
1. First, spend part of the pre-game afternoon tossing a football around with her! A Dad who plays sports with
his Daughter increases the odds that she’ll grow up healthy and strong!
2. If she doesn't like to play catch, take a walk or bike ride together. Let her know that you enjoy being with her.
The time together may give her an opportunity to share what is going on in her life. Daughters may see our
enthusiasm for sports and think we’re more interested in our favorite team than in her. Making time for her on
Super Bowl Sunday (and every other day) can counter that perception.
3. When watching the game, be aware that what your daughter or stepdaughter sees and what you see may
be entirely different. She may be struck by the cheerleaders, whose partially clothed bodies look so “perfect.”
Instead of enjoying the game, your daughter may be comparing her body to theirs and feeling inadequate.
Read ALL 9 Superbowl tips at Dads and Daughters.org
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