The Daily Dad Are You Making Them Hungry?
Oct 28, 2025
The discussion explores how withholding praise from children can create an insatiable hunger for approval. It suggests this approach may inadvertently weaken their confidence and independence. The host argues that finding a balance in parental feedback is crucial for healthy emotional development. The conversation also highlights the importance of nurturing rather than limiting to foster resilience in kids.
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Family Tradition With KiwiCo Crates
- Ryan Holiday shares a family tradition of giving KiwiCo crates to his children and nieces and nephews.
- He highlights that KiwiCo crates encourage creativity, curiosity, and persistence through hands-on discovery.
Hunger From Withheld Approval
- Withholding parental praise can create a fierce hunger for approval that drives achievement.
- That hunger often becomes an insatiable need that seeks validation from bosses, partners, and strangers.
When Motivation Becomes A Weakness
- The drive produced by withheld praise can produce success but also creates a vulnerability.
- Lacking parental belief can replace motivation with an Achilles heel that undermines long-term well-being.
