162: Honoring and Valuing Yourself as a Dad

"Kids aren't going to remember a lot. But what they're specifically going to remember is who showed up and when for them."

"One of the top things that I actually get asked about more than anything else is how do I handle my teenage daughter? How do I handle my preteen?"

"Women love to talk, daughters love to talk. And so you've got to do that by asking those open-ended questions, getting her to share her feelings, and then you know how to meet her."

"Do the big thing for dad. Dad deserves the big thing."

"Find out what he needs. And if you don't need, talk to his friends."

"Even the small things and it can always be small like small things you can do every day"

In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, host Jay interviews Nacoma, the editor-in-chief of Honor Magazine, a publication dedicated to empowering fathers and providing resources for effective fatherhood. They discuss the importance of fathers and the impact they have on their daughters' lives. Nicoma shares how her own father influenced her and the ways in which they honored him. They also talk about common struggles that dads face, such as navigating puberty with their daughters and maintaining open communication. The conversation emphasizes the significance of showing up for your children and being informed about their needs. In this conversation, Jey Young emphasizes the importance of honoring and appreciating fathers. He suggests being proactive in finding meaningful gifts and experiences for dads, rather than settling for small, generic items. Jey also highlights the significance of making dads feel wanted, needed, and appreciated on a daily basis. He encourages working with siblings and friends to plan something big for dad, and emphasizes the importance of dads taking care of themselves and prioritizing self-care. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need to break cycles and create new ways of honoring and supporting fathers.

Takeaways

Fathers play a crucial role in their daughters' lives and should be honored and empowered.

Showing up and being present for your children is essential.

Navigating puberty with daughters can be challenging, but it's important to be informed and supportive.

Open communication and quality time are key to building a strong relationship with your child.

Honoring your father can be done through small gestures, listening to his needs, and planning special moments. Be proactive in finding meaningful gifts and experiences for dads

Make dads feel wanted, needed, and appreciated on a daily basis

Work with siblings and friends to plan something big for dad

Dads should prioritize self-care and take care of themselves

Break cycles and create new ways of honoring and supporting fathers

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Honor Magazine

03:07 The Impact of Fathers: Lessons from Nacoma's Father

08:52 Showing Up and Being Present for Your Children

12:03 Navigating Puberty: Challenges and Strategies for Fathers

14:44 Building Strong Relationships: Communication and Quality Time

22:42 Honoring Fathers: Ways to Show Appreciation

25:25 Proactive Gestures: Going Beyond the Ordinary

27:48 Small Acts of Kindness: Honoring Dads in Everyday Life

33:53 Breaking Cycles: Prioritizing Self-Care and Fulfillment

39:05 Navigating Societal Expectations: Finding Joy as a Dad

42:43 Honoring Dads with Four Fathers Apparel

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