The Daily Dad

This is How We Keep Them Close

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Dec 9, 2025
Explore the surprising ways we might unintentionally push our kids away. Discover how criticism and strict rules can create distance in parent-child relationships. Learn valuable parenting tools and the importance of community support. Reflect on how to nurture closer bonds and create a more enriching environment for your children. It’s a deep dive into the dynamics of parenting that every caregiver can benefit from!
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ANECDOTE

Mentor Who Changed His Parenting

  • Ryan Holiday credits Dr. Becky and her Good Inside community as a major influence on his parenting.
  • He shares concrete events like her book release and two upcoming Q&A events with listener discounts.
ADVICE

Support Kids With Thoughtful Nutrition

  • Give children daily nutritional support like a chewable vitamin to help mood and concentration.
  • Use pediatrician-formulated supplements without added sugar to support growth and immune health.
ADVICE

Choose Warmth Over Trivial Control

  • Avoid hassling kids about trivial matters and enforcing unnecessary rules that push them away.
  • Favor open arms and loving behavior while still being appropriately firm when needed.
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