9 Things Boys Need To Hear Their Father Say At Home

Plus, 8 Important Things Girls Need To Hear Their Father Say At Home ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Aug. 13, 2023 As parents, we’re constantly doling out information to our kids. Look both ways. Don’t put that in your mouth. No hitting. This is, of course, crucial. But we’re also indirectly passing information. Kids are always listening, and they learn a lot [by simply overhearing their parents](. This isn’t news. But it’s something that every parent should use to their advantage. Just as there are things all fathers should be sure to say to their kids, there are things that fathers should be certain that kids overhear them say. “If kids are overhearing anything, they’re hearing how someone interacts with someone else,” says J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., associate professor of adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and founder and director of Think: Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital. This means it’s essential for fathers to be a bit more overt about the things they — hopefully — say already to boost their children’s emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, and general treatment of others. Apologies. Issuances of love. Expressions of vulnerability. Descriptions of friendship. Acceptance of blame. Being overt about these things is effective for teaching all kids. But it’s particularly so for boys, who often internalize the idea that vulnerability is a negative trait. They need to hear certain things come out of dad’s mouth, whether they’re paying attention or not, to create a template for later use. SAY THE RIGHT THING [9 Things Boys Need To Hear Their Father Say At Home]( In parenting, [it often helps to say the quiet parts out loud.]( [READ THIS STORY]( It’s good to let kids into your head so they don’t have to wonder and fill in the holes with their guesswork. FURTHER READING [8 Important Things Girls Need To Hear Their Father Say At Home]( [How To Be More Vulnerable In Your Relationships]( [Parents Who Raise Happy Kids Prioritize These 3 Things]( HOWDY, STRANGER [7 Fool-Proof Ways To Leave A Great First Impression]( It’s always in your best interest to begin relationships on the right foot. [As a parent, it’s even more so.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WORK IT OUT [How To Actually Be Helpful When Your Partner F&$%#ing Hates Their Job]( There's more to do than nod your head and [say "that sucks" and "I'm sorry" until your sound chip fritzes out.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WATCH TOGETHER [37 Years Ago, The Best Paul Reubens Movie Was This Tragically Underrated Sci-Fi Masterpiece]( If you forgot the voice of Pee-wee dominated this movie, [that was part of the plan.]( [READ THIS STORY]( THE DAD SPECIAL [Your Kids Will Love These Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Cutlets With “Super Sauce”]( Courtesy of Chef Mike Friedman, this recipe is pretty much [guaranteed to meet the approval of even the pickiest eater.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITES Icemule [Traveler 35L]( The folks at Icemule have created one of the best soft coolers around. Able to be carried like a duffle bag or backpack, the 35-liter bag is durable, smartly designed, and looks damn good. The padded cooler can hold up to 39 standard-sized cans and keep everything cold for up to two days. Waterproof zippers and excellent cushioning make it durable enough for most family adventures, and it doubles as a padded case for your gear. The best feature, however, is the company’s trademarked “Bowhead Top,” a zippered main compartment opens wide to swallow whatever items you need to stow and that requires none of the normal zipper wiggling to open. A dream. $300 [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.