The Dad Edge Podcast [R] MARRIAGE AND INTIMACY SKILLS - TIME TO GET REAL! | Dad Edge Live Q&A | EP201
Oct 5, 2022
Dive into the challenges of discussing puberty with daughters, emphasizing the need for emotional honesty. Explore the importance of creating psychological safety to encourage open conversations with children. Hear a firefighter share his journey with ADHD and strategies for emotional stability. Enjoy some laughs as the parallels between firefighting and marriage are explored, highlighting communication skills as crucial for relationship success. It's a candid look at the skills needed for effective parenting and partnership!
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Be Open and Prepared for Daughter
- Be open and honest with your daughter about body changes and your own feelings of uncertainty.
- Carry feminine products and educate yourself about them to be prepared and supportive.
Create Psychological Safety to Connect
- Create psychological safety by asking deep, curious questions to encourage openness.
- Sit side-by-side or at angles, not face-to-face, to reduce intimidation and foster connection.
Reframe Mindset to Build Stability
- Avoid limiting beliefs by reframing your mindset to see building stability as possible.
- Learn and practice marriage skills; commitment and communication can transform relationships.