Use 4 H's to Strengthen Your Relationships

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You know what’s wild? I’ve set alarms for early workouts, business calls, even trash day.
But it wasn’t until I set one for bedtime that I realized… I was treating rest like an afterthought instead of a priority.

Turns out, well-rested dads parent better. Who knew?

1️⃣ For Me (Improve Yourself)

⏰ Sleep 7+ Hours Consistently — Set a Wind Down Alarm
Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s fuel for the real work: being present, patient, and powerful in your role.

Set an alarm 30–60 minutes before you want to be asleep. That’s your cue to:

• Shut down screens
  

• Do your nighttime “home reset” routine
  

• Actually slow down so you can power back up
  

Tired dads snap faster, stress harder, and miss moments that matter.
Well-rested dads? They show up. And it shows.

2️⃣ For ‘We’ (Improve your relationship)

👂 Listen Without Fixing — Just Once
Your partner doesn't always need answers. Sometimes they just need you to hear them. We recently implemented “4 H’s” in our relationship and it’s already won big for us. Put simply, when there’s a conversation sparked that triggers my thoughts to “fix it”, I ask, “Do you want to be Helped, Hugged, or Heard”? This works with any interpersonal relationship but the fourth ‘H’ is strictly for your love partner.

This week, commit to one conversation where you hold space.

• No advice.

• No silver linings.

• No “Well, what you should do…”
  

Just eye contact, a nod, and maybe a “That makes sense” or “I’m glad you told me.”

It’s not weakness—it’s emotional strength. Use the 4 H’s and trust me: they’ll feel it. So will you.

(What’s that fourth bonus ‘H’ that we added? Well the fourth ‘H’ was added because sometimes, our partner doesn’t need to be hugged, heard, or helped; they really just need to be Humped.) 

3️⃣ For ‘WEEEEEEE!’ (Improve your relationship with the kids)

🎨 Draw or Paint Side-by-Side
You don’t have to be Picasso. Your kid sure doesn’t care.
What they care about is doing it with you.

Sit down together and make a mess:

• Crayons

• Finger paint

• Sidewalk chalk

• That dollar-store watercolor set
  

Don’t direct. Don’t rush. Just be in it, side-by-side. You’ll be amazed what comes out—not just on paper, but in conversation.

Not near your kid this week? Draw something and send them a pic. Invite them to send one back. Little things go a long way.

🔥 This Week’s Dad Quote:
 "The imprint of a father remains forever on the life of the child."
—Roy Lessin

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✅ TL;DR Summary – Take Action Fast
 ⏰ Set a wind down alarm and aim for 7+ hours of sleep
👂 Use 3 H’s and listen to your partner without trying to fix the problem
🎨 Create side-by-side art time with your kid (or swap drawings if apart)

—
Anthony
Founder, Dynamic Daddy’s “Better Dad Bulletin”

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