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Hi I’m Rem! Here’s a little info about me:
39 years old
Married 9 years
2 kids. Boy 6, girl 3
I work full time at a bank.
I volunteer monthly, delivering meals to senior citizens.
I enjoy weightlifting 3-4 times a week.
I’m starting a video podcast called Dads with Mics!
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Your kids are not learning anything by watching Netflix.
They're not learning anything from superheroes.
I don't know anything about Frozen, but I'm pretty sure it's trash.
Here are 5 wholesome books for kids: (thread) 🧵
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My wife and I took our kids to the park the other day.
A dad was there with his 2 sons and daughter.
His daughter wanted someone to push her on the swing.
Boys were tossing a football.
Dad? Face planted in his phone.
Boys then ask their dad to play football with them.
He
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If you're fat, your kids are gonna be fat.
If you're lazy, your kids are gonna be lazy.
If you're on your phone a lot, your kids will be too.
If you have a bad temper, so will your kids.
See where I'm going with this?
"Do as I say, not as I do" doesn't work anymore.
You
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This new generation of kids is so spoiled.
Parents are ruining their kids and they don't even know it.
These kids are literally getting anything they want.
Here are 10 things you need to STOP doing! 🧵
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You're letting the kids run the house.
You're actually afraid of their reactions.
Looks like you messed up somewhere.
Disagree? Let's see. Here are 5 signs you're too soft 🧵
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This new generation of kids is so spoiled.
Parents are ruining their kids and they don't even know it.
These kids are literally getting anything they want.
Here are 10 things you need to stop doing!
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You're addicted to your phone. Yeah, you are.
Your kids see you. They crave your attention.
They don't have it, though.
So I compiled a list of places where you should NOT take your phone with you: (thread) 🧵
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Your kid's hooked on sugar?
You probably introduced sweets to him too early, huh?
Don't worry, it's not too late to undo this.
Here's how I got my kids to eat less sweets: 🧵
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You hate the bedtime routine with your kids.
It actually makes you nervous and you dread it.
That's because you're doing it wrong.
Here are 5 ESSENTIALS to make bedtime a success!
🧵
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Shocking revelation:
Your kids don't need toys. They don't need candy bars.
What they need is your time and love.
Here are 10 ways you can show them love 🧵
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In the office this morning.
Colleague says “Rem, you have kids right? How old are they?”
6 and 4, I answered.
“Oof, my sympathies! Haha, just kidding!”
Goes on to tell me how it’s hell with his teenage son and “Wait til yours get there”.
Nah man, we’ll be just fine.
But
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My son went to a birthday party recently.
It was held at the friend's house.
This family lives on our street and we got to know the parents.
We dropped him off and went back home.
When the party was over, I went over to pick him up.
Looked in the backyard, they weren't
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Teach your kids to question authority and ignore it when it doesn’t make sense.
My 6 year old son was on a field trip to a splash pad yesterday.
He was wearing his bathing suit: shorts and long sleeve water shirt.
One of the ladies there to monitor told him to take his
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Kids are being over-stimulated by TV shows like Cocomelon and Paw Patrol.
I hear more and more parents talking about how their kids look like zombies after watching Netflix or Disney.
These shows even started introducing gender ideologies!
The good news: there's a new
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If your kid's a bully, it's your fault.
"Boys will be boys".
No, you just didn't raise him well.
Things are getting out of hand in schools.
So here's 5 qualities your kids need: (thread) 🧵
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A friend of mine passed away from cancer this weekend.
He had a wife, two sons (ages 10 and 15), his parents and siblings.
I met him when I started working at the bank.
We both climbed up the corporate ladder and he worked very hard and many hours.
I don't know how he felt
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If your kid's a bully, it's your fault.
"Boys will be boys".
No, you just didn't raise him well.
Here's 5 qualities you NEED to teach your kids 🧵
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This needs to stop:
You're trying to get your kid to get ready to go somewhere, he doesn't cooperate and you say;
"Ok, we're leaving without you!"
Especially if you're dealing with a toddler or younger child.
You really think your toddler can tell that you're bluffing?
They
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Your kid's hooked on sugar?
You probably introduced sweets to him too early, huh?
Don't worry, it's not too late to undo this.
Here's how I got my kids to eat less sweets: 🧵
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Hurtful words destroy your kids.
Your emotional outbursts scar them for life.
Your child's success depends entirely on YOU!
Here is a STEP BY STEP guide on how to raise a great person! (Bookmark this)
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You're addicted to your phone.
Your kids see you. They crave your attention.
They don't have it, though.
Here's what you NEED to do to fix this problem! 🧵
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Here are 5 things you NEED to stop doing when you become a father! 🧵
1) drinking alcohol
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Top 5 things you SHOULD NOT say to your kids! The list might surprise you...
1) Stop crying
Stop crying?? How you gonna tell a kid to block his emotions when you can barely control yours?! Come on, man!
Validate their emotions, listen to them, try to understand them and then
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You hate the bedtime routine with your kids.
It actually makes you nervous and you dread it.
That's because you're doing it wrong.
Here are 5 ESSENTIALS to make bedtime a success!
🧵
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My kids don't have "tantrums".
Yeah, I'm bragging. Deal with it.
If your kids do, you're doing something wrong.
But I'll help. Here are 5 ways to avoid tantrums 🧵
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5 EASY steps to CALM your kids down when crying or throwing a tantrum (MUST READ til the end!)
Step 1 - Offer them a hug
This should be a NO Brainer! But unfortunately, it's not used enough. The physical touch of a parent is the most comforting thing for them. Show them your
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You yelled at your kids again.
You’re out of ideas and don’t know what to do.
You’re questioning yourself as a parent.
The following is THE SOLUTION to all your parenting problems :
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TV shows and books have a direct impact on your kids' lives.
The wrong content will cause mental health issues.
Here are 4 types of content you should avoid.
Read until the end for a solution! 🧵
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Your kids are not learning anything by watching Netflix.
YouTube is designed to get them addicted.
You should aim for 0 screen time!
Here are 5 books to get your kids away from screens!
🧵
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Way too many dads are fat and lazy.
You're probably one of them.
I was one of them. And then I got angry at myself.
Here are 8 things I did to get in shape 🧵
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You had a bad day at work?
And now you're not in the mood to play with your kids...
I feel you. It happens to me a lot.
Here are 5 ways to overcome a bad day and still be a great dad
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I used to be a mediocre, lazy and stressed out father with a dad bod.
I was impatient, irritable, and looking forward to my kid's bedtime.
Now I'm an awesome dad. Here's what I did to transform myself and you can too! (Bookmark this!) 🧵
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You dread bedtime with your kids? Your kids don't cooperate or listen when it's bedtime?
That's because you probably suck at it.
Here are the top 3 reasons you don't look forward to bedtime.
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Your kids won't eat their dinner? You're close to giving up?
I got you. Here are 5 FUN tricks to get your kids to EAT
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Your kids don't need toys.
They don't need candy bars.
What they need is your time and love.
Here are 10 ways you can show them love 🧵
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My wife and I never fight.
You don’t believe me, that’s fine.
Wanna know how that’s possible?
Here’s how we do it! 🧵
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My wife never complains about me.
She brags about me to everyone.
You want the same treatment from your wife?
Here's how to be an elite husband
(The last point will shock you!) 🧵
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I’m sitting here staring at a screen in an office working for a bank.
This job sucks the energy right out of me. How did I end up here?
Doesn’t matter, really. I’m here. Life is a series of events that lead to where you should be.
Had a call with
@tyromper
the other day. He
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Your kids scream and cry because you say the wrong things.
Here are 10 BAD things to say AND...
What to say INSTEAD! 🧵
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My kids NEVER have tantrums.
Am I the luckiest guy alive? Of course not.
Here are 5 ways to eliminate tantrums! 🧵
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Boys have to be gritty. How do you ensure they will be?
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@SaveYourSons
Agreed! A lot of parents think it’s too inconvenient to bring kids along but the benefits are there. If your kids are shy, for example. Go out and be sociable and they’ll see that and internalize it.
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Your child's success depends entirely on YOU!
Hurtful words destroy their confidence.
Your emotional outbursts scar them for life.
Here is a STEP BY STEP guide on how to raise a great person 🧵(REPOST NOW so others can do the same!)
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Are you a good parent?
How do you know you’re doing good?
Here are 10 signs you’re a good parent 🧵
(Read til the end to see how you did!)
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"He's so shy"
Pointing this out right in front of the person doesn't help.
You notice someone being quiet? Ok, let them be.
What satisfaction do you get from telling them they're shy?
Makes you feel good? You think you're better because you always run your mouth?
If you ask
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Disney, Netflix and Youtube don't care about your kids.
Children's TV shows are designed to get your kids addicted and they mess up their development.
Here are 5 shows to avoid and a solution at the end! 🧵
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2) Stop giving them so many gifts at Christmas
1 gift from you is enough. Set limits.
They don't need a pile of junk under the tree.
They won't even remember what you gave them 2 weeks from now.
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Disney, Netflix and Youtube don't care about your kids.
Children's TV shows are designed to get your kids addicted and they mess up their development.
Here are 5 shows to avoid and a solution at the end! 🧵
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1) You're not making your kids help out around the house
Even when they're young. My 4 year old can vacuum.
Make them help with groceries. Dishes.
It won't be perfect but at least you're building the habit.
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You yelled at your kids?
Forgive yourself.
You threw something across the room in anger?
Forgive yourself.
You forgot something important?
Forgive yourself.
You messed up at work?
Forgive yourself.
You ate an entire large pizza by yourself?
Forgive yourself.
Life
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5 things you and your future wife NEED to discuss BEFORE getting married and having children if you want to avoid DIVORCE :
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Kids are stressed and anxious.
And the first thing doctors do is feed them pills...
Here are 7 ways to ELIMINATE stress and anxiety in children 🧵 (Bookmark this!)
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3) Stop giving them dessert after dinner
Some people actually have dessert every day.
Outrageous!
And then we wonder why kids are fat, lazy and have behavioral issues.
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4) You cave every time they whine
You have to build your resilience.
To be able to tolerate when a child is crying or complaining.
Get used to it and don't give in!
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You know what's my favorite part about being a dad?
Being with my kids and thinking about them when they're not here motivates me.
But even better: it makes me not give a &$%! about anything else.
My unfulfilling 9-5? It's fine. I do it for my kids. Plus I'm working on finding
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My 4 year old daughter wrote this thread!!
Here's what she thinks a parent should be like 🧵
(Number 5 made me laugh 🤣 )
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What a dad should be:
- Present
- Patient
- Strong
- Loving
- Respectful
What a dad should NOT be:
- Lazy
- Short tempered
- Negative
- Distracted
- Fat
What else?
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6) Giving party gifts at birthday parties
Seriously, what is this ridiculous tradition?
If it's not your birthday, you don't get a gift. Period.
Kids need to understand that they don't get a gift for no reason.
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You have to be tough with your kids.
I don't mean yell at them all the time.
But sometimes a coach pushes his players and they play better!
Here's an example of how I apply this with my kids 🧵
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@iam_chonchol
Go ahead people, consume consume consume. You MUST have this to keep your phone addiction alive and well!!
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Not everyone should have kids.
You have anger management issues? Don't have kids.
You lose your temper regularly? Don't have kids.
You have no patience for anything? Don't have kids.
You have too much going on in your life? Don't have kids.
You have a lot of drama in your
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8) Having too many kids over at birthdays
Why are you inviting the whole class??
Your kid probably only has 4-5 good friends MAX.
Make it a small affair, your kid will still have a blast.
Plus you won't go too crazy.
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10 SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE ways to become a HIGH ENERGY Dad (Read until the end for the EXTRA FUN one!)
1) 10 minutes of sunlight
Don't have time to take a walk in the morning? NO PROBLEM! Stand in front of a window and simply look outside. I do this because, well, Montreal
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Top 5 facts EVERY new dad SHOULD KNOW about early fatherhood (BOOKMARK THIS!) :
1) Children's sleep regressions
No, this doesn't mean what all your guy friends say (You'll never sleep again!)...
Babies and even toddlers go through various sleep regressions. This means they go
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10) Saying yes to everything they ask
They have to learn that they won't always get what they want.
Nothing is handed to you in life.
You have to earn it.
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You want your kids to become great adults?
Start early.
Want them to enjoy and prioritize books over tv?
Start early.
Want them to like exercise?
Start early.
Want them to help around the house?
Start early!
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Not sure if you should have kids?
Maybe you think you're better off alone.
Maybe you don't even have what it takes...
Here are 5 things you need to consider : 🧵
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5) You're letting the grandparents spoil them too much
"Oh, grandparents are meant to spoil them"...
"We love seeing them open gifts"
Yeah ok but then the kids turn out awful.
Set limits and reinforce them.
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Women don't need to work.
That's why a year ago, I retired my wife.
Here's how I did it and you can too! 🧵
(Bookmark this, you'll need it again later)
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You need to view bedtime as one of the best parts of the day.
You get to cuddle your kids.
You get to read to them and see their cute reactions.
It should be pleasant, not irritating!
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Ms Rachel is a YouTuber that produces content for babies and toddlers.
She is celebrating pride month and making it public for all kids to see.
If you don’t want this for your kids, time to finally make the switch to Sherwood kids.
I’ll even give you a
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5) Don't rush it
Too many parents want to get their kids in bed in record time.
And for what? To go watch Netflix until midnight?
Bedtime should be a special moment you share with your family. Change your mindset!
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9) Getting your kid every toy in a series
Do they really need to have every single Paw Patrol pup and all 50 versions of each??
Teach them to appreciate the things they have.
Some kids don't even have toys.
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So much debate on how to raise your kids.
Punish, don't punish. Yell, don't yell or maybe sometimes.
Should I give timeouts? Should they be grounded?
So much talk about how to be a good parent.
Guys, it's not complicated.
Love your kids.
Be present as much as you can but
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You know how I know you're bad at parenting?
Because you say at least 2 of the things listed in the following thread.
How many do you say? Let me know in the comments!
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I see men struggling with the weight of the world…
Wanting to provide for their families while living with a purpose.
Striving to keep their wives happy while neglecting themselves.
Working hard at their jobs but running out of energy to exercise.
Giving all their efforts
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You're letting the kids run the house.
You're actually afraid of their reactions.
Disagree? Let's see. Here are 5 things you could be doing wrong with your kids! 🧵
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Any of this sounds familiar? Grow a set.
Like and repost to create awareness and help other soft parents.
Follow
@dadswithmics
for more harsh truths about your parenting skills.
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Schools have the most random and dumbest rules...
Kids get 5 minutes to eat their snack and if they don't finish, too bad so sad.
Like what's the big deal if he keeps eating his apple during class?
Another stupid one: having to walk in a single file. When do you ever see
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5) You're always entertaining them
Your kids say they're bored and immediately you try to find them something to do.
God forbid they use their creativity and imagination to entertain themselves!
You're soft.
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Dwayne Johnson. AKA The Rock.
One of the toughest, most intimidating guys in the world.
But he's actually a sweetheart and a great dad.
Here are 5 qualities he has that you should copy! 🧵
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2) Stop giving them so many gifts at Christmas
1 gift from you is enough. Set limits.
They don't need a pile of junk under the tree.
They won't even remember what you gave them 2 weeks from now.
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Just walk away.
It's happening again and you feel it coming.
You've had a long day and energy is low.
You're not in the mood.
Your kids are not cooperating and you're irritable.
You've tried calming yourself down but it's just one of those days...
Don't take it out on your
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You yelled at your kids again.
You’re out of ideas and don’t know what to do.
You’re questioning yourself as a parent.
The following is THE SOLUTION to all your parenting problems 🧵
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Everyday food vs sometimes food
We started by introducing this concept.
Everyday food = fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy
Sometimes food = Sweets, pizza, chips, etc.
Get them involved and ask them for examples of each!
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I'm a busy father with a full-time job.
Still had time to go from 0 to 4000 followers...
In less than 6 months.
Here's what I did and how you can do it too (Bookmark this)
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Did you know?
Separation anxiety in kids can last even until elementary school years...
WTF is separation anxiety?? I'm glad you asked! Because this is something else you should expect when having kids.
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7) Too many sweets at birthdays
Kids these days have cupcakes, lollipops and cake at birthdays...
Are you TRYING to get them addicted to sugar??
It's a birthday? Ok, here's a piece of cake. That's it.
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Some parents are so stubborn. They use the same lines or tactics to get their kids to stop whining.
They repeat the same thing to their kid over and over...Do they think the kid is suddenly going to agree after the tenth time??
Wake up! Here are 3 common tactics people need to
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Hey you know what, I just realized something.
This thread is useless. Here's where you should not take your phone:
ANYWHERE WHERE YOUR KIDS DESERVE YOUR FULL ATTENTION!!
So unless you're a doctor on call, stay off the phone!
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3) Get off Netflix and Disney
These two are getting worse every day. Limit TV time in general, but there are better alternatives if you do.
@SaveYourSons
just launched a streaming service with wholesome content: shows, podcasts, books, etc. Check it out here:
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A lot of guys think that in order to be a present dad you have to give up all your hobbies and activities.
I’m a great dad (not bragging, just a fact).
Here’s a list of things I do:
Work 9-5
Work out 3x a week
Walk daily + sprints
Read every day
Volunteer
Host a podcast
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Just a reminder that as a dad, it’s ok to experience the following:
- not always being in a good mood
- not always wanting to play with your kids
- not feeling like socializing
- not being patient
- raising your voice
- not having energy
- wanting to crash on the couch
-etc
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Note to self:
Telling your kid “we’re not gonna play anymore if you keep getting upset” doesn’t work.
Actually, it makes it worse.
Did I really expect her to feel better by saying that?
I’ll take the L on this one.
What would you say instead?
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Toys are a great source of fun for kids.
They help kids grow and develop skills.
Except the ones designed to completely annoy parents!!
Here are 5 toys to avoid ! 🧵
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