b'words of affirmation bring hope to the souls of his children. ForFinally, how you regulate your emotions will also send your parents and their children, the legacy can be full of hope longchildren into the world, either happily or regrettably. Love past the life of a father. The legacy can also be filled with ragedeeply with a love that regulates emotions. They will regulate FATHERS BE GOOD TO YOUR DAUGHTERS and anger, long past the death of the father.their emotions much like they see you do. Send your kids into the future with promise rather than discord.So, what do we do with all that? Here are some points to consider: Fathers be good to your daughters and your sons. You are not AND YOUR SONS sidelined in growing kids up well. Your influence is profound Dont withhold the powerful, confidence-building words ofand deepand will affect your children all their lives. encouragement and affirmation to your child, boy or girl. Those encouraging words are powerful in what they bring to your son or daughters future. Editors Note: Dr. Dean Beckloff is a pediatric therapist who specializes Dontgiveemptypraise.Makesurethattheaffirmationisin treatment for children and families navigating divorce and other life tied to realitybut then dont hesitate to give it. Dont fear thatchallenges. He is the founder of the Beckloff Behavioral Center in Dallas. youre building narcissistic pride. True affirmation builds strongYou can reach him at DrBeckloff.com or 972.250.1700.hearts. Withholding affirmation builds twisted personalities.Dont forget to affirm with physical affectionhugs, squeezes, and pats on the back remind children they are loved and cared for, that they are wanted and needed in this world, and that they belong. THE AFFIRMING WORD OF A FATHER Sometimes words of affirmation shine a light on the future. Dont forget to talk about future possibilities when affirmingCAN BECOME A LEGACY THAT the childs capabilities. Its as simple as, I bet you could be a great pilot on an airplane! Helping kids to connect with aTRANSFORMS LIVES FOR PERHAPS future as an adult helps them envision it and move toward it.Remember the words from the song: daughters will love likeGENERATIONS TO COME.you do. Fathers, when you love your daughter with a strong lovefullofwordsofaffirmation,yougivethedaughterthe ability to also love with a forever love. When you love and affirm your sonyou send a man into the world to love deeply and protect fiercely. "I first found my courageKnowing daddy could saveI could hold back the tideWith my dad by my side" - Peter GabrielGoodLifeFamilyMag.comMAY | JUNE 201925'