The Power of Words: Teaching Kids to Use Language Well

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of teaching kids the power of their words and how it affects their relationships and self-perception.

We’ve all been there. You hear your kid use a four-letter word for the first time. Or belittle someone else. Do your kids understand the power of their words? In this episode of the All Pro Dad podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about how often our kids use words without thinking about the consequences and what dads can do to shape kids’ language. Why This Matters The words we use shape relationships, build trust, and influence how kids see themselves ...

People in this episode

Host: Ted Lowe

Guests: BJ Foster, Bobby Lewis

Topics covered

• language
• parenting
• communication
• consequences
• relationships

Keywords

• power of words
• language skills
• parenting advice
• communication
• kids behavior

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