Have I Taken the Time to Get to Know My Children for Who They Are?

This is the All Pro Dad podcast, where in each episode dads of all ages dive into just one question. Today, we ask, “Have I Taken the Time to Get to Know My Children for Who They Are?”
You spend more time with your kids than pretty much anyone. But, how well do you know them? The real them? What things make them happy, anxious, and afraid? What are their hopes, dreams, and fears? Veteran dads Ted Lowe, Jason Hood, and All Pro Dad Founder Mark Merrill share strategies they’ve used to dig down deep and get to know their children better than ever.
When kids know dad wants to know the real them, they tend to open up more. That’s a win for us as dads but we can get in our own way sometimes. Our personalities may differ from our kids’. Our likes and dislikes don’t always align. It can be tough to find the right balance, but committing to do what it takes to truly connect with your kids will pay off. Here are a few steps you can take:
1. Be amazed.
2. Be curious.
3. Be affirming.
4. Be flexible.
5. Be there.
Bottom line: When your kid knows you get them, they know you love them.
Today’s Pro Move: For one week, ask your kid their high and low of the day.
Other resources:
The Best Conversation Starters For Teenagers
www.markmerril...
How to be Amazed by Your Kids
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Books by Mark Merrill:
From Me to You Journal: Sons
www.familyfirs...
From Me to You Journal: Daughters
www.familyfirs...
Others books:
“I Said This, You Heard That” by Kathleen Edelman
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Thanks for the video. You are doing great jobs. I feel like I have failed at being a good dad because I have done this.😢 life is hard right now and don't know where I can get the energy to do this.