
7 Phrases Dads Should Never Say to Their Kids and Why
As a father, it’s important to be mindful of the language we use when communicating with our children. Our words have a powerful impact on our children’s emotional well-being and self-esteem.
As a father, it’s important to be mindful of the language we use when communicating with our children. Our words have a powerful impact on our children’s emotional well-being and self-esteem.
By setting clear priorities, being flexible, organizing and planning, taking care of our physical and mental health, and making time for community involvement and spiritual practices, dads can successfully manage time and lead a fulfilling life.
Seeking advice is an interesting concept. What is the point? Who do I ask? Do I trust or believe the source? What do I want to know? How much do I share? I’d like to answer some of these questions from my perspective and hopefully you can share your perspective as well in the comments.
I imagine many dads may struggle with staying calm in the midst of challenging times. Despite our best effort, something can always push our buttons and result in momentarily losing control of our voices. That being said, it’s crucial to learn better ways to respond in the moment and communicate in calm, respectful ways. Making this change is important if you truly want to raise confident and successful children.
The goal of this post is not to condemn the fact you yell – it’s to help you decrease, and ultimately stop yelling at your kids. From personal experience, let me tell you it’s worth the time and energy to improve in this area.
With Bell Let’s Talk Day: Supporting ourselves and each other coming up on January 26th, this week’s blog highlights three actions dads can take to boost their own mental health. It also includes three ideas to support others in caring for their mental health.
The holiday season should bring rest and relaxation but the change in routines and schedules can create additional stress and anxiety for parents and kids alike. In today’s short blog post, we’ve collected three articles to help you survive the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.