The Life Lesson I Wish I Taught My Kids A Lot Sooner

How To Build A Growth-Mindset In Kids ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Oct. 15, 2023 Looking back, many parents of older children acknowledge that, while they did their best, there are plenty of things they would’ve done differently based on what they know now. Because of course they do. No one gets all of it right. Regret isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Instead, it’s a reminder that [growth]( is an ongoing process and there are always new lessons for those who remain willing to learn. But it does help to learn from those who’ve been there so you can sidestep the issues they raise. We recently asked a group of men of different ages and locations about the lessons they wish they taught their kids sooner. Whether explaining to them the value of asking for help, the importance of saving money, or the joy of learning, they offered the wisdom they wished they’d passed down to their kids a lot sooner. Consider their responses and take the opportunity to start teaching some as of yet untaught lessons of your own. WISDOM [The Life Lesson I Wish I Taught My Kids A Lot Sooner, According To 12 Dads]( There are always lessons to share.[Here’s what these men would’ve prioritized if they could turn back the clock.]( [Read This Story]( I think they would’ve been better off learning that any sort of progress is a victory, no matter how small. FURTHER READING [How To Build A Growth-Mindset In Kids]( [Parents Who Raise Independent, Self-Sufficient Kids Do These 4 Things]( [I Wish I Modeled This Behavior For My Kids A Lot Sooner]( DAD SPECIAL Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Shutterstock, Courtesy of Andrew Zimmern [Andrew Zimmern's Butter-Fried Chicken Is A Crazy Good Family Meal]( Elegant, easy to prepare, and extremely delicious, [the recipe is one for the regular rotation.]( [Read This Story]( YOU WANT THE TRUTH? [All Kids Lie, But With These 3 Parenting Tricks They Lie A Lot Less]( Here’s what you should remember when trying [to help kids tell the truth more consistently.]( [Read This Story]( DISNEY WOES [Disney Parks Tickets Are About To Get Even More Expensive]( Disney Parks announced [another round of ticket price hikes.]( [Read This Story]( RESPONSE UNIT [4 Useful Ways To Respond To Someone's Big Emotions]( Because when someone in your life — a friend, your spouse, your child — becomes very emotional,[how you show up for them speaks volumes.]( [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.