Dads - Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Having a sense of humor is important when it comes to raising children. Research has proven that humor actually benefits your children as they begin to develop. It teaches them many of life's lessons. The replacement for humor is stress and anger. Ask yourself, how would anything be a better alternative to humor when we feel under pressure? Here is a list of humor's benefits to your health that you can pass along to your children.

 

1. Humor combats fear.

2. Humor comforts.

3. Humor relaxes.

4. Humor reduces pain.

5. Humor boosts the immune system.

6. Humor reduces stress.

7. Humor spreads happiness.

8. Humor cultivates optimism.

9. Humor helps communication.

I use humor as a daily part of my life. At work and at home, a smile goes a long way. Kids love a dad with a good sense of humor. They tell the stories of their youth to their children and you help ensure that empathy and kindness replace stress and anger.