
Raising Resilient Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker
The Dad Edge Podcast
Dads Provide Essential Emotional Foundations
Children require four fundamental emotional supports from their fathers: affection, attention, affirmation, and acceptance. Despite being inherently capable of providing these, many fathers struggle due to societal pressures that discourage the expression of these instincts from an early age. Recognizing and nurturing these needs is crucial for healthy child development, as it lays the groundwork for strong emotional bonds and self-esteem.
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