What I Wish I Said To My Kids More Often When They Were Little

Plus, What I Wish I Knew When I Was A New Dad ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Aug. 1, 2023 Parenting is a long game, and mistakes are a big part of it. This is hardly shocking. You know you won’t ace everything, but, in the end, you hope that you did far more right than wrong. As you grow — and watch your kids grow — it’s natural to reflect on the things you could’ve said or [done differently along the way](. Maybe you missed opportunities to bolster your child’s confidence or failed to make sure your messages were clear. It happens. So what do dads-who’ve-been-there wish they said more often? Unsurprisingly, those we spoke to had a lot of thoughts on the matter — and their advice is worth remembering. LIFE [What I Wish I Said To My Kids More Often When They Were Young]( There’s always more to say. Here, 14 men [share the words they regret not saying more regularly.]( [READ THIS STORY]( I wish I would have asked my son what he thought about different things. Far too often, I simply overlooked his input. FURTHER READING [What I Wish I Knew When My Kids Were Still Little]( [What I Wish I Knew When I Was A New Dad]( [What I Wish My Dad Did More When I Was Growing Up]( GOOD TALK [How To Tell Your Partner You Need A Little Bit More From Them]( Yeah, it can be hard to admit that you’re feeling neglected in your relationship. [But expressing your needs is not being needy.]( [READ THIS STORY]( STAY ALERT [Way Too Many Parents Let Their Kids Swim Unsupervised]( An average of 10 children drown [each day in the United States.]( [READ THIS STORY]( GROWING BUDS [How I Rebuilt The Friendships That Faded When I Became a Dad]( Losing touch [doesn’t have to last forever.]( [READ THIS STORY]( ADVICE [6 Expert Tips For Closing The “Orgasm Gap” In A Relationship]( Stop trying to track how many orgasms you’re both having and [start exploring how to have a good time.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITES Beauty Habit [Eau d'Italie Eau de Parfum Spray]( Searching for the ultimate summer scent? It doesn’t get more summery than Italy’s sun-soaked Amalfi Coast. The creators — owners of the iconic Hotel Le Sirenuse in Positano — infused native bergamot, blackcurrant, citrus, and terracotta into this fresh, straightforward scent any guy can wear. $190 [SHOP NOW]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.