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

What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Dec. 4, 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 drive certain points home. It happens. One of the best ways to move on is to interrogate the mistakes, promise to — and plan to — do better, and share your wisdom with others so that they’re better prepared. That’s why we spoke to 14 dads about what they wish they told their kids more often when they were younger. Unsurprisingly, they all wished they were clearer and more consistent with certain messages. LOOKING BACK [What I Wish I Said To My Kids More Often When They Were Young]( [There’s always more to say.]( [READ THIS STORY]( The older I got, the more I realized it comes down to trusting your instincts, which is why I wish I’d told my kids to try and make the smartest decisions they could. FURTHER READING [What I Wish I’d Known When My Kids Were Still Little]( [What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little]( [What I Wish I Prioritized More When My Kids Were Little]( COMMUNICATION [A Modest Proposal For Thumbs Downing People More]( It's so much more effective than flipping the bird. [Gentler, too.]( [READ THIS STORY]( TO TIME OUT, OR NOT TIME OUT [This Famous Power Couple Has One Question: How Do You Discipline A Toddler?]( Celebrity parents: [they have the same discipline arguments as us!]( [READ THIS STORY]( POSITIVELY SHOCKING [Has The Next James Bond Actor Already Been Cast In Secret?]( A previously rumored new James Bond [has reemerged as the possible real deal next 007.]( [READ THIS STORY]( READ TOGETHER [The Dory Fantasmagory Help Quirky Kids Feel Seen]( Few contemporary early chapter books capture the essence of real childhood. [Abby Hanlon’s books are different.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITES REENCLE [Composter]( This beloved countertop composter can handle up to 2.2 pounds of food scraps per day that its microbe colony breaks down into a nutritious substance to feed your plants. It’s a smart, streamlined way to help reduce waste. Best of all, it features a three-layer filtration system that keeps things stink-free. $429 [Shop Now]( 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.