How Can I Stop Labeling My Kids?

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Labels can have a profound impact on our children, influencing how we view them, treat them, discipline them, and ultimately, how they view and treat themselves. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, BJ Foster, and Reggie Lewis discuss how often dads label their kids, sometimes without even realizing it.
Labels can come from anywhere, but they're especially impactful when they come from parents.
There are three things we can do to avoid labeling our kids:

1. Be careful with introductions.

2. Be careful with what your kids overhear.

3. Be careful not to label them when you discipline them.

Dads, take a moment to reflect on the labels you use with your kids. Are you saying the things they need to hear? Avoid labeling your kids because labels are sticky and hard to remove.

Today’s Pro Move:

For this week, keep track of every time you are tempted to label your kid.
Related resources:

3 Ways to Stay Away From Labeling Your Child

4 Things Never to Tell Children

The 5 Golden Rules For Criticizing Kids
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