Learn how to express your emotions to your children when words fail. Discover the importance of communication, even in difficult moments. Hear examples from public figures. Don't forget to leave a review and sign up for the email version of the podcast.
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Quick takeaways
Maintain open communication and continue talking with your children to make up for missed opportunities and create meaningful connections.
Don't give up when facing challenges as a father; our children want to see our effort and determination to be better.
Deep dives
The Importance of Communication
As dads, it can be challenging to find the right words to express our feelings to our kids in certain moments. However, it's crucial to understand that even if we stumble in those moments, it doesn't mean the conversation is over. By maintaining an open line of communication and continuing to talk with our children, we can make up for any missed opportunities and create more meaningful connections. It's not about one perfect conversation, but rather the quantity and consistency of our communication that truly matters.
The Power of Trying
When we make mistakes or have limitations as fathers, it's important not to give up. We can learn from examples like Pete Buttigieg and Ted Williams, who faced challenges but persevered. Our children want to see that we are trying our best, even if we stumble along the way. It's not just the words we say that matter, but the effort and determination we demonstrate in our actions to be better dads. So let's keep trying, keep explaining ourselves, and keep showing our children that we are committed to being the best dads we can be.
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The Challenge of Expressing Emotions to Your Children
"How do you tell your kids how you feel? How do you say what needs to be said? There are so many moments where words escape us. Because we’re stunned. Because we’re scared. Because we’re angry in the moment and it overrides what we wish we could tell them, what we know they want to hear."
Ryan explains what you need to do to surmount this difficulty on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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