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You Have To Know How These Things Land

Jan 3, 2024

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The podcast explores the lasting impact of a parent's words on their children, urging parents to be mindful of their language and actions.

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Our words have a profound effect on our children, even if it may not seem like they are listening.

To create a positive and nurturing environment, we must think, act, and speak sensitively, understanding the potential impact of our words on their well-being.

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The Impact of Words on Children

Our words have a profound effect on our children, even if it may not seem like they are listening. They may not always heed our advice or warnings, but our words can deeply influence them. Just as we still carry the weight of things our parents said to us, our children may carry the impact of our words for decades. We must be aware of the power imbalance in our households and the influence our words hold. It is crucial to speak sensitively and thoughtfully to our children, considering the lasting impact our words can have on them.

The Power of a Parent's Words

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It doesn’t feel like they listen. In fact, we have pretty visible evidence that they don’t. We tell them not to do this or that and then we watch them do that exact thing. We warn them, remind them, advise them…and then they come to us crying or complaining or in trouble, having heeded none of that guidance.

So you can be forgiven for missing the fact that not only are they listening to what you say, but that your words have an enormous effect on them. So much so that you have to really, really be careful.

Think about your own life. Are there not things that your parents said that still weigh on you? The way your father would call you lazy. The comments your mother made about food or your weight. The way they would tease you. The things they said about your grades. The tone they used when they were disappointed or angry.

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