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In this personal anecdote, the speaker describes initiating a regular feedback conversation with his child to become a better dad. The child first shares his dislike for strict bedtime routines, prompting the parent to ask for reciprocal feedback. The parent notes the child's recent shift from being cuddly with his mother to being more rough and distant, expressing a longing for closer moments. Three months later, after another check‑in, the child slows down his morning routine, hugs, and sits on the parent’s lap, leading the parent to express deep gratitude and love. The story illustrates how scheduled, open‑ended meetings allow both parent and child to voice needs, notice behavioral changes, and reinforce emotional connection.
