What is the Key to Raising a Happy Kid?

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Kickball in the park. Ice cream on the porch. Having an epic snowball fight on Christmas morning. One of the best parts of being a dad is having fun with your kids, but not every day is a great one. Ted Lowe, Maddow Womble, BJ Foster, and Buck Buchanan share their thoughts on helping kids handle their low moments and provide happy ones.

Could the key to happiness be unhappiness? Dr. Tovah Klein, a leading child psychologist, says, “Kids know how to be happy, it’s the other emotions where they need us the most. There’s nothing wrong with doing nice things for your kids when they’re unhappy, but it doesn’t always address the source of what’s upsetting the child.” The key to raising happy children is to lovingly allow them to be unhappy.

Today’s Pro Move: This week watch how you respond when your child is unhappy.

Related resources:

5 Subtle Lies When Teaching Kids About Happiness

5 Ways You Make Your Kid Feel Unsafe

10 Ways For Kids to Feel Loved By Their Fathers

Check out All Pro Dad Podcast Episode 7: How Do I Have FREE Fun With My Kids?
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