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Every Child Deserves to Hear 'I Love You': Insights from a 17-Year-Old

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Dr. Ken Canfield shares a heartfelt moment from a recent Father Daughter Summit event, where a 17-year-old girl expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to hear her father's feelings. She emphasized the importance of fathers openly expressing their love and affirmation, highlighting how crucial these words are for building a strong father-daughter relationship. Dr. Canfield encourages dads to be bold in expressing their love and to share specific affirmations that recognize their children's accomplishments and character traits. He cites Proverbs 25:11, underscoring the impact of well-timed words of encouragement.

Dr. Ken Canfield