The Daily Dad

Why Not Get Better Here?

Jan 9, 2023

05:01

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The podcast discusses prioritizing self-improvement for better parenting through therapy, exploring impact on body image, childhood traumas, and addictions. It also talks about focusing on meaningful priorities like parenthood and partnerships, shaping roles for loved ones and society.

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Improving parenting starts with improving oneself, addressing personal issues is crucial for becoming a better parent.

Prioritizing parenting and partnering, focusing on actions within our control can lead to improvement in these roles.

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Improving Parenting Through Self-Improvement

Improving your relationship with your kids starts by enhancing your relationship with yourself. Addressing personal issues like body image, eating disorders, past traumas, or addictive behaviors can make you a better parent. Therapy, such as BetterHelp Online Therapy, is recommended for self-improvement, ultimately leading to improved parenting.

Prioritizing Self-Improvement for Better Parenting

2min

Focusing on Meaningful Priorities

3min

If the Stoics have taught us anything it is that we should focus only on the things we can control. We can control what kind of parents we are. We cannot control the outcome of our actions, of course, but we can control how we talk to our kids, how we raise them, how we discipline and reward them, what we expect from them, and what they can expect from us.

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