Date Your Kids

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As Valentine's quickly approaches, I love how establishments are encouraging parents to go on a date with their child. In the busyness of life, some times we don't stop and listen to one another, especially our children. As Bill Cosby knew, kids say the darndest things. Kids can make you laugh and they can make you cry. So, put down your smartphones, and take your child on a date! You both need it :)

Here's a guest post from the Real Geek Dad about his experience dating his daughter:

My six-year-old sweetheart and I were going on a date! DFW area Chick-fil-A restaurants hosted an event called Daddy Daughter Date Night. 

We were greeted with pink and white balloons as we walked through the doors.  After ordering our favorites from the counter – Chick-fil-A nuggets, fruit cup and chocolate milk for her; Chargrilled and Fruit Salad for me – we sat down at a booth with a table setting of pink carnations. 

Inside the table setting was a card with questions for dads to ask their daughters, to get the conversation started. I wish I had one of those on the first date with my wife! On the flipside were questions for daughters to ask their dads. 

We laughed and talked as we enjoyed our food. I got to know my six-year-old a little better than I had before, and she got to know me a little better too. I want more than anything to be the best dad for her. I pray often for opportunities to be a positive influence in her life. Moments like these are answers to those prayers.

Our favorite place to take our kids out for a date are Chick-fil-A (as mentioned above), GattiTown and Dave & Buster. Mark your calendar for February 4, 2012 for Daddy Daughter Date Night at ALL Chick-fil-A's and reserve your spot here. GattiTown has their Father Daughter Dinner and Dance scheduled on different dates in February, so check out your local one to see when their amazing event will be.

Have a special night out with your child!