Parenting is a long game, and mistakes are a big part of it. This is hardly shocking. You know you won’t ace everything, but, in the end, you hope that you did far more right than wrong. As you grow — and watch your kids grow — it’s natural to reflect on the things you could’ve said or done differently along the way as well as the things you wish you knew a little bit earlier. Hindsight, of course, is 20/20, which is why it’s always important to learn from those who’ve been there. Here are some lessons to keep in mind.

HINDSIGHT

What I Wish I Said To My Kids More Often When They Were Young

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“Go Ahead. Just Be Careful.”

Ian, a 38-year-old dad from California, wished he said this more often to his first child. “We were a bit too overprotective,” he told Fatherly. “While we’d let him explore, we’d keep on saying ‘no’ as a reflex response to things that were not dangerous for him. Kids enjoy exploring and are naturally curious. We learned that not restricting them too much and allowing them to do their own thing helps them become mature and independent. Your role as a parent is to stay nearby to give support and reassurance.”

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