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what are best ways to show your family you love them? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/dadsonly

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I just became dad last month. So from more experienced fathers: What are best ways to express love to your family?

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[–] Zachariah 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Find out what each person wants that makes them feel most appreciated:

praise them (for kids praise things they can control like effort rather than attributes like being smart)
spend time where they are the focus of your attention
give hugs, cuddles, high fives, tickles, etc.
do things for them
give them gifts

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

This.

I have a fire cracker of a 6 yo. He wicked smart; mega sassy, bored easily real tough to parent because of it. We butt heads a lot. His thing? He L O V E S quality time. Just me and him. Take him to do something special and he's a really sweet kid.