I can recall many Father’s Days growing up when my family stopped to thank my dad for all that he meant to us. Now, as a dad of three, I enjoy the privilege of being on the receiving end of such thanks. But what this day has become for me is less about being praised, but rather a reminder of how incredibly lucky I am to play this role and to have a hand in cheering on, helping, guiding, supporting, correcting, and occasionally creating lasting memories for my three girls. It’s a full day of fuel for my dad fire.
I often wonder—What will my young kids remember, when they come of age, about what their dad taught them? It’s a simple but powerful question that helps me decide how I want to spend each of my days with them.
With that in mind, our team wanted to share some of the lessons our father figures have taught us and celebrate the important men in our lives and the incredible impact they’ve made.
Jun 16
Things Our Fathers Taught Us
by Meghan Fitzgerald
Meghan Fitzgerald
Founder
After 20+ years as an educator, curriculum developer and school leader, I have my dream gig—an entrepreneur/educator/mom who helps families everywhere, including my own, learn outside. Prior to Tinkergarten®, I worked as an Elementary School Principal, a Math/Science Specialist & and a teacher in public and private schools in NY, MA and CA. I earned a BA with majors in English and Developmental Psychology at Amherst College, an MS in Educational Leadership at Bank Street College, and was trained to become a Forest School leader at Bridgwater College, UK. My worldview is formed in response to my environment, culture, family, identity and experiences. What I write in this blog will inevitably betray the blind spots I have as a result—we all have them! Please reach out if there are other perspectives or world views I could consider in anything I write about. I welcome the chance to learn and update any pieces to broaden our shared perspective!
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