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Podcast: Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by Dads
Episode: How Labels Shape Our Kids - The Words We Choose Matter
Description: Episode 200 - How Labels Shape Our Kids - The Words We Choose MatterLabels applied to children—whether intended as praise or criticism—can profoundly shape a child's sense of identity, their behavior, and what opportunities they believe are open to them. This topic is the subject of several important articles and resources for parents, which underline why careful language, especially from dads, is essential for a child's long-term mental health and self-worth.Why Labels Stick to KidsLabels create a “self-fulfilling prophecy” when children internalize them, feeling pressure to live up (or down) to expec...