The Words Your Children Need Most
31 Jul 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief, Blake R. Templeton urges fathers (and parents) to shift from a correction‑focused approach to one that consistently builds their children up with verbal encouragement. He advises speaking a child’s identity and love directly, using eye contact, offering specific praise for effort, praying for their future, and providing frequent physical affection. Templeton emphasizes that children absorb whatever they are given, so parents must intentionally control the messages and experiences they expose them to, ensuring those messages are affirming and supportive.
