MILKLESS
Searching for that parenthood balance so when our kids are old they look back and say, "yeah, my dad (or mom) was awesome," however we get there. And while we love our kids unconditionally, that doesn't mean we're wimpy pushover dads who have lost every shred of dignity and respect in the home. Let's find that balance together. We are Max Valverde and Matt Naylor. We are MILKLESS.
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#97 | You’re Perfect Just the Way You Are (But Fix Your Hair)
Max and Matt take on the surprisingly tricky topic of self-image and how much parents shape the way their kids feel about how they look. They unpack the fine line between building confidence and accidentally creating little narcissists, why telling your kids they're beautiful might actually be a good thing, and how much of this is just about helping them avoid a future existential crisis in front of the mirror. They also wrestle with questions like: Is making your kid do their hair just basic hygiene or enforcing pointless social norms? How much should parents step in when their kid looks like a complete mess? And is there really any harm in letting your kid wear the same shirt two days in a row? From the dad mirror effect to the chaos of parenting in a world obsessed with appearance, they break it all down—while probably overthinking it. Let’s gooo!
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