The ‘Today’ Show’s Craig Melvin On the Joys of Being Dad
Summary
Some standout dads take on the challenges of fatherhood with balance and joy. Craig Melvin is one of those standout dads.
Some standout dads take on the challenges of fatherhood with balance and joy. Craig Melvin from NBC’s Today show is one of those standout dads.
“I’m proud that I am physically present for my kids, and what I work on is being more emotionally and mentally present for them,” says Melvin, who serves as a news anchor for Today, as well as the host of Today Third Hour. “When I’m with my son or daughter, I’m listening and responding to what they tell me instead of wondering about my to-do list or thinking about the show from that morning or emails I have to get back to.”
“I’m proud that I am physically present for my kids, and what I work on is being more emotionally and mentally present for them.”
— CRAIG MELVIN, HOST OF TODAY
Like Melvin, many dads today struggle with finding that work-life balance. In fact, a recent survey of 1,600 fathers by Parents and Verywell Mind reveals that 2 in 3 dads say they’ve been at least moderately stressed over the past 30 days—and 43% of those surveyed said half of their stress level is related to child care. But those tough moments can lead to a profound payoff.
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