The Daily Dad Yelling Doesn’t Undo It, You Know
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Aug 26, 2025 Explore the importance of pausing before reacting when parenting. Discover how thoughtful communication fosters trust instead of resorting to yelling. Learn that guiding your children through their mistakes creates a more meaningful connection. Delve into practical tools that enhance parenting skills and nurture creativity.
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KiwiCo Kits In Real Family Life
- Ryan Holiday shares his long-term use and purchase of KiwiCo kits for his kids' learning and engagement.
- He mentions buying an extra kit at Target after seeing them there during a beach trip.
Yelling Adds A Second Wound
- Yelling after a child’s mistake doesn't undo the event and often makes things worse.
- It adds a "second arrow" by damaging trust and encouraging secrecy.
Anger Teaches Hiding, Not Learning
- Trying to force learning through anger teaches kids to hide mistakes, not own them.
- The desire to control safety can paradoxically make kids feel less safe around you.