The Daily Dad

Make Them Feel Like They’re “Enough”

Nov 11, 2020

02:08

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Parents should motivate and inspire their children, but it is crucial for them to understand that their children are inherently loved and valued. This podcast discusses the importance of making children feel like they're enough, using Mr. Rogers as an example and sharing a personal anecdote about affirmation.

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Your children's worth should not be tied to their achievements or meeting certain expectations.

Prioritizing unconditional love and support is crucial for fostering your children's self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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Make your children feel like they're enough

As a dad, it is important to make your children feel like they are enough and loved unconditionally. While you want them to be successful and excel in life, it is crucial to communicate to them that their worth is not dependent on their achievements or meeting certain expectations. This message is inspired by Mr. Rogers, who emphasized that children make the world special just by being in it.

Making Children Feel Like They're Enough

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"Obviously you want them to be successful. You want them to be excellent—at whatever they do in this life.

But it is essential, as you try to motivate and encourage and inspire them, that you are quite clear: All of this is extra."

Ryan explains why your kids in and of themselves should be enough for you, on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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