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Are you exhausted by your daily routine and struggling to find time for your child? Adopt this family’s tip to (re)find balance within the home.
Dadurday, have you heard of it? It’s a concept invented by an American mother. A seemingly simple father-child moment, but one that brings happiness to the whole family.
“Dad’s Day”: a special moment
It was on Tiktok that a mother – named Kelly – revealed her tip. For some time now, she and her husband have introduced a somewhat special day into their routine: a time “father-child” which seems to have borne fruit.
“We have implemented a system called “Dadurday” (which can be translated as “Dad’s Day”, editor’s note), which gradually becomes one of the most anticipated days of the week for us”. “Basically, every Saturday, my husband takes our toddler and they go on little adventures together. I’m not invited. It’s just a special time for dad and daughter. They can go to the beach, the pool, or go hiking. They do whatever they want. I don’t even ask. It’s none of my business. They go off and have the time of their lives.”
According to the mother, this special father-daughter moment transformed their family balance.
“My daughter now lives for this moment. And my husband enjoys it because it’s his special time with her. He works Monday to Friday at home. But doesn’t really have time to enjoy her. In short, they love it.”
A time for everyone
Still according to Kelly, the “Dadurday” has a double advantage. It not only allows the little girl to fully enjoy (and differently) her father, but it also allows the young mother to rest.
“She always comes back exhausted, because they had so much fun. She takes a long nap. It’s a great experience for everyone. It’s a win-win for everyone. I can’t recommend it enough. And I admit, we only have one child. So I’m sure that as our family grows, “Dadurday” will probably be a little different. “It will evolve,” she acknowledges.
This “Dadurday”, also called “dedicated time” by Jane Nelsen (author of Positive Discipline), it’s a bubble of love in a busy schedule. So why not give it a try? All you need to do is schedule 5 to 10 minutes a day with your child and make it part of your routine.
This quality time should be exclusively dedicated to the child (no more cell phones or work calls): puzzles, artistic activities, DIY, gardening, walking… No need to pull out all the stops: simply spending time with your child will fill him or her up. A trip out to buy bread can be enough, as long as you are listening and in the present moment.