In a world saturated with parenting tips, one dad’s heartfelt advice is standing out for its straightforward yet deeply meaningful message. Isaac Colavecchio, the man behind dadwise.co, is taking the internet by storm with a simple video message for fellow dads: “Take initiative and ownership over your household and SEE what needs to be done instead of asking.”
In the viral video, Colavecchio, a husband and father, starts off by saying, “Hey, dads, here’s a quick tip, something that dads should stop doing.” He urges fathers not to ask their wives what needs to be done around the house but to instead be proactive.
“We need to stop asking our wives if there’s anything we can do to help,” Colavecchio mentions in the clip. “What we should do instead is look around the house, analyze the situation, and then just tackle the first thing that seems to be interfering with the peace of the household.”
Colavecchio gives practical examples, drawing from his personal experience. “For me, when I come home, it’s usually my toddler, and it’s usually literally tackling him.” Instead of waiting to be delegated a task, he says, “just look around. See what needs to be done. If there’s dishes in the sink, do the dishes. If the kids are being crazy, take them outside and run them around. If the floor needs to be swept, sweep the floor. If dinner needs to be made, make the dinner. Look around. Use your eyes. Look alive, dads.”
The central message of Colavecchio’s video is not just about domestic responsibility; it’s about active participation and engagement in one’s family life. It serves as a reminder to not be passive participants but to step up and lead with intention and awareness, embodying a true spirit of partnership in marriage and parenting.
Isaac Colavecchio’s video isn’t just going viral for its practical advice; it’s resonating because it hits close to the core of what it means to be a good spouse, parent, and a faithful person. By taking “initiative and ownership,” fathers are not just helping to maintain a home; they are fostering a loving, peaceful environment where everyone feels valued and cared for.
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” — Ephesians 5:25
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