How Can I See the Best in My Kid?
How Can I See the Best in My Kid?  
Podcast: All Pro Dad Podcast
Published On: Mon May 19 2025
Description: Getting straight As. Winning an award. Making the team. We all want our kids to accomplish great things. But what they do is not as important as who they are. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about seeing the best in our kids. Why This MattersKids are sponges. They soak up our compliments. When you see the best in them and verbalize it, they gain confidence and feel safe with you.Practical Tools for Dads1. Eye Contact. Research shows this creates empathy in your brain for the person you’re looking at. 2. Laugh at their humor. It’s a big for connection, so laugh with your kids. 3. Ask them questions. Not just any questions, but open-ended questions peel the layers back on your kids and set the stage for connection. 4. Point out their strengths and praise their character.5. Remember your own journey.Important Episode Timestamps00:00 - 00:44 | Introduction & Big Question of the Week00:44 - 03:03 | Who Saw the Best in You Growing Up?03:03 - 04:43 | Why Kids Gravitate Toward Encouraging Adults04:43 - 07:09 | Step One: Look Your Kid in the Face07:09 - 08:52 | Step Two: Laugh at Their Humor08:52 - 13:19 | Step Three: Ask Open-Ended Questions13:19 - 15:16 | Start Young, Save the Memories15:16 - 20:08 | Step Four: Point Out Their Character Strengths20:08 - 22:53 | Step Five: Remember Your Own Journey22:53 - 24:48 | Pro Move of the WeekAPD Pro Move:Focus on just one of these 5 things this week and put it into practice with your kids. Show them you believe in who they are and who they’re becoming.Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.All Pro Dad Resources:3 Character Traits to Affirm in Your Kids12 Honest Questions to Ask Your Kids Every YearListen Again:We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com