What I'm Glad I Prioritized When My Kids Were Still Little

The Parenting Worry I Wish I Cast Aside A Lot Sooner ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Oct. 1, 2023 Raising kids is a lesson in hindsight. In the moment, making the right choices and setting priorities can be overwhelming and uncertain. But for those who’ve paid their dues and survived early childhood, knowing they prioritized the “right things” is a huge victory. The “right things,” of course, are relative and unique to each family, which makes the stories behind them all the more interesting and inspiring. Nevertheless it’s essential to hear about the choices parents are happy they made for their kids. That’s why we spoke to a dozen dads about what they’re grateful they emphasized during their children’s early years. From the profound to the seemingly mundane, here’s what they did — or didn’t do — and why it made a big difference for them and their kids. LOOKING BACK [What I'm Glad I Prioritized When My Kids Were Still Little, According To 12 Dads]( Looking back, [these are the decisions these dads are proud they made.]( [READ THIS STORY]( I’m so glad I was involved in their journeys, hands-on and present through their challenges and triumphs. FURTHER READING [What I Wish I Did With My Kids More When They Were Young]( [The Parenting Worry I Wish I Cast Aside A Lot Sooner]( [How To Raise An Adventurous Kid]( WORKING ON IT [No One Talks About How Hard It Is To Be Present When Work Is Stressful]( It’s taken time, [but I’ve found a routine that helps me stay fully engaged.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DAD SPECIAL Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Getty Images, Courtesy of Joe Flamm [This Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe Is What Your Pasta Night Is Missing]( Chef Joe Flamm talks berry budgets and the hilarious (and harsh) realities of feeding small children [before sharing his go-to sauce recipe.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WATCH TOGETHER [The New Paw Patrol Movie Is Better Than All Post-Endgame Marvel Movies. There. We Said It]( If this is the Paw Patrol version of Endgame, [it could be worse.]( [READ THIS STORY]( GRIEF [Losing A Dad Hurts Boys On A Different Level. Here's How To Help Them Cope.]( The death of a parent can be incredibly painful at any age, but when boys lose their dads, [they may be more vulnerable to a variety of problems later in life.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [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.