You Don't Know What You're Doing Well as a Parent

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"This work is very difficult, but it's like, very rewarding," he says of being a father. "I'm going to inspire other people so that we all prove them wrong", the author adds. He also talks about how his kids can give him feedback on where he needs to improve as a parent.

Families can be the cause of both great happiness and deep struggle. In today’s episode, Glen shares how he uses humor and empathy to redefine fatherhood, equip parents, and inspire children. Glen Henry is a musician, writer, and content creator, who believes documenting and sharing the ups --and downs-- of family life can help everyone feel less alone. In 2015, Glen created the YouTube channel Beleaf In Fatherhood where he welcomes viewers into his home to show the misadventures of parenting. He shares four children with his wife of ten years, Yvette Henry. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman