This is something I’m almost always working on, but especially right now. Right now, when I raise my voice just a little (in my own opinion), my 6-year-old will shout back at me: “WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME?” Then it’s really hard to keep calm. However, if that’s his experience – then I’m actually […]
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It’s so important to get some time for ourselves. If you realize you’re not thinking straight and are struggling to sleep, it’s time to remember to take care of yourself. I’d love to list some dad-friendly hobbies and activities that I know dads enjoy. These are things you can do anywhere with whatever time you
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Yeah – it’s about that time of year. Time to start thinking about summer plans. When we ask our kid what he’d like us to do this summer, the response typically is: “I’d like to stay home” or “I’d like to [insert EXACTLY what we did last year]” Not our idea of a fantastic summer
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Daaaad! You’re ALWAYS too tired to play! or: DAD! You NEVER jump with me on the trampoline! Sound familiar? My son shouted this at me the other day. I’ve been a bit sick the last two weeks (just low on energy), so I’ve been guilty of saying no too many times. Truth is – I
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Not all topics are born equal. Talks about dying tend to kill the mood a little bit 😅 (pun intended). A few days ago, I had one of these talks. With our 6-year-old. You NEVER know when they ask about such things! I’m a Christian, so I should have some good answers for him (about
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My dad just turned 80 so he’s pretty old-school. He did a lot of things right – but one trait always stood out to me. He was very FRUGAL. He always negotiated better deals on everything from newspapers (subscriptions) to furniture. It’s something I find hard to teach my kid! My kid LOVES spending his
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I hear myself all the time when my kid talks. For better and worse. It’s frustrating to see your kid copy stuff you do that you’re not particularly proud of. It made me stop and think. Use It As MOTIVATION! 11 Tips For Modeling Good Behaviour Admitting When We Act Poorly I try
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What do we often give our kids? Too many unnecessary plastic toys. We love to give our son stuff for crafting. Consumables rather than more stuff for the shelves: Crayons Clay Beads etc. (lots of ideas below) It’s a great way to spark creativity! Everyone wins. Even the environment! (Over 70% of toys are estimated
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A little while back, our kid wanted to make some money. He got inspired by street artists selling art and wanted to open his own gallery on the street. My first thought was something like this: “This won’t work. He’ll get disappointed, hurt, and angry.” Luckily, my wife responded first 😅. We ended up tweaking
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I saw this on the web a few weeks ago. It really resonated with me! (especially the staying-healthy part) Easier said than done, but well said! Some dads love to work out and be active. But let’s just face it – not all of us were designed to run. For most of us, it’s really
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