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The best parents cut things out of their life Rather than adding more things to it Here are 9 things I quit doing as a parent that made life 100x better 🧵

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@Culture_Crit An inhabited bridge?!? I have never heard of that Fascinating!!

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11 things every Dad must say to his son, over and over, and over: 🧵

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I just turned 47 You may think my life is half over... I feel like my life is just getting started Here are the 47 biggest lessons I've learned so far... 1) Quit drinking Alcohol

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21 tips for raising your kids to want to hang out with you when they are teenagers 1) Love them

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Your kids don't want to spend time with you as they get older Parents, siblings, and their house are boring Here are 5 ways I made our house THE hangout spot to maximize time with our kids #4 is the most important 🧵

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21 tips for raising your kids to want to hang out with you when they are teenagers 1) Love them

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42 pieces of advice after 21 years as a parent: 1. It's a 24/7 job 2. No one is coming to save you 3. Kids are born negotiators 4. You are 100% replaceable at work 5. You are 100% UN-replaceable at home

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@elonmusk This is truly a Star Wars level of technology

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@Culture_Crit Can confirm - Telluride is a Beautiful place The road to get there is just as beautiful

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@SaveYourSons Make dopamine hits easy and free

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@creation247 Kids see, hear, and notice way more than we realize

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I have been a Dad for 21 years Here are 101 "Dad-tastic" tips I wish I had known when my first son was born 🧵 1. Kids NEED their dads. No matter what age...

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I am new to X, but not to life: •Married 22 years •3 kids - 2x college, 1x HS •20+ years in B2B sales •Lived the highest highs & lowest lows Just because one has less than 200 followers doesn't mean you haven't lived an interesting life. DMs are open if you need to chat

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Dad, I'm bored... Bikes, video games, skateboards, toys - and they are still bored!! It's because you haven't taken them on any REAL adventures Here are our top 5 Memory Making adventures that our kids still talk about 🧵

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11 things every Dad must say to his daughter again, and again, and again: 🧵

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This dude is my hero…. 7 kids, on his own… Dealing with losing his wife suddenly… I dare you not to tear up

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@NFL_Memes This is a crap move by the NFL heading into the holiday weekend

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Want a surefire way to make your children successful? Here are 11 secrets that will help you raise absolute champions! Bookmark this thread 👇👇👇

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@AdamSchefter And then Denver gave him a new contract for no reason

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@NFL @Broncos Ugly or not, a W is a W

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50 life-changing tips about parenting I know at 46 that I wish I knew at 26: 1. Alcohol is not your friend

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If you're a man in a stagnant marriage... Do these 5 things before spending tons of money on a counselor: 1. Accomplish a big intimidating goal 2. Turn off the TV/video games when she is around 3. Make her laugh at least once a day! 4. Make enough $$$ to let her stay home 5.

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@NFL_Memes Perspective is ALWAYS important at all times

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@SaveYourSons How to cook That is become a lost art

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31 Parenting cheat codes I know at 46 that I wish I knew at 26 1) Everyday is a challenge

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5) Have fun activities - - Ping pong - Pool Table - Darts - Video Games - Pop a Shot - Indoor Golf - Floor hockey - Board games - Shuffleboard - Cornhole - Karaoke - Air Hockey - Card Games - Nerf toys - Dart Guns - Anything to give them a reason to come over

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@SaveYourSons First off - congrats!! I have 2 boys and a girl as well - and only brothers…I was in a similar spot as you. Until she is 12ish, expect A LOT of dress up, tea parties, tiaras, and dreamy fun Boys are a lot more tactile and active. Girls love to dream and imagine they are the

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@NFL Give him the DPOY already

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21 mistakes I made as a dad raising teenagers Bookmark this one so you don't make the same mistakes 1) Trying to be Perfect - it's impossible, quit stressing over it

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@HeroDividend You must have missed a 0 No way that's only $15K If so, sign me up

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@EndWokeness She’s unfit for the bench

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I lost 28 pounds in 90 days I am 46 years old I never stepped foot in a gym I traveled nearly half the time for work I still had a life Here’s how I did it ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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4) Designate their "space" - basement, loft, etc Lots of kids under your feet is great - once The next 37 times get old FAST A specific place for them to be kids will save your sanity If you have boys, you can thank me later

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This is how it's done, Dads The little things in your day may be the BIGGEST thing in your kids' day As we see here, it took 90 seconds to reset and "fall" for the prank The reaction of his kids shows that it will be part of their memories forever

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31 Parenting cheat codes I know at 46 that I wish I knew at 26 1) Everyday is a challenge

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2) Stock up on snacks & drinks Face it - Kids are hungry ALL THE TIME They are more likely to loiter at your place if they know yummy snacks are always at the ready Yes this is a bribe No, it doesn't matter

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7) When in doubt, just take the next small step 8) Life is too short to waste time hating anyone 9) Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does 10) Life isn't fair, but it's still good 11) You are 100% UN-replaceable at home

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@AdamSchefter Wow... Panthers sucked so bad that they can't ever get the first pick 😆😂

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@RealEmirHan This is a good choice but Walter White is the correct answer

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1) Get to know their friends Making friends with your kids' friends is VITAL They need to feel comfortable enough to let their guard down Creating a safe space that is also fun makes it easy for everyone to want to come over

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@NFL_Memes A win is a win…

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2) Forgive everyone for everything. Holding a grudge isn't worth it 3) You are 100% replaceable at work 5) Live life to its fullest. Every day is special 6) You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree

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@NFL @Lions @amonra_stbrown McCarthy should dust off his resume

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20) Laugh with them. Laughter is the best medicine 21) Prepare them. Teens need to navigate this big scary world. don't let them go it alone Hug your kids tight tonight

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21 tips for raising your kids to want to hang out with you when they are teenagers 1) Love them

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1. "I Love You" There is nothing that they want to hear more Dads must never assume their kids know this They NEED to hear it - early and often

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8. "No one is coming to save you" This world is a crazy place to live Dads must teach their kids that nothing in life will be given to them The sooner they understand this the better

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@NFL KooDude is the new Justin Tucker

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4. "I'm Sorry" Dads aren't perfect. They succumb to: • Impatience • Short Temper • Failure Don't be afraid to apologize Your kids need to know what it looks like

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2. "I am proud of you" Kids are ALWAYS looking for confirmation - especially from their parents Without hearing this from their dad, they will seek it out somewhere else

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5. "Respect your mother" Dads are the leaders of the house, but moms are the caregivers Your kids need to see and hear that you respect your wife - every day

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10. "Life's not fair" Life is unfair, life is full of peril, life is just...hard Dads who teach their kids that nothing in life is free are raising kids who will win at life

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7. "Look out for your brother/sister" Siblings are the first team that kids will ever be a part of Dads who build up this "team" mentality will have kids who love and support each other forever

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12) When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile 13) Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present 14) It's OK to let your children see you cry 15) Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about

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3. "I trust you" Dads must build up responsibility in their kids By expecting a certain result and positively reinforcing it when it happens He will pump his son full of confidence

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@NFL_DovKleiman Not a great look for the HC

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11. "Always be learning" The act of learning doesn't end with school Dads have a responsibility to foster a lifelong thirst for knowledge in their kids

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4) Take an interest in their interests 5) Make your house the hangout spot. Teens will congregate where they are comfortable and have fun

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@NFL_Memes Ha!!! Chiefs are falling apart

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If you want to be a successful Parent, these are the skills you need: • Love • Humility • Patience • Autonomy Ignore everything else. Just focus on building these.

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@SaveYourSons DINK life is a fantasy Without any struggle in life there is no growth A lack of growth is boring and unfulfilling Yay, you can spend a bunch of money on stuff It's just stuff When was the last time you saw a hearse pulling a U-haul trailer?

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3) Be ready for anything This is the hardest part because kids' imaginations run 1000 mph Don't be shocked if they start and stop activities at the drop of a hat Roll with whatever happens

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10) Celebrate their wins - no matter how large or small. Each one is worthy of a huge positive reaction 11) Make special memories. Camping Trips, Fishing trips, Broadway, Destination Vacations. Once-in-a-lifetime stuff lasts forever

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6. "Failure is ok" Failure is a natural part of life in school, sports, friendships, etc Dads who work through these failures and use them as teaching moments Will raise the future leaders of our country

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"Bossing your kids around is a recipe for disaster" Valuable message in this video @PastorMark explains how being the dominant figure in their lives is a bad thing Especially when they leave home If all they know is to do what they are told, how will they make big decisions

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If you are a Dad who is more than 20 pounds overweight, read this:

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9. "I'm disappointed" Dads must expect a lot from their kids Dads must also be willing to tell their kids when they haven't met those expectations One can't exist without the other

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600!?!? I woke up this morning to more than 4,400 followers On Monday, I had just under 3,800 👀 👀 👀 👀 If you are one of those 600+ new followers, welcome!! It's good to have you here This account exists to help Dads • Get in shape • Be a better parent • Live life to

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Still here? Thanks for sticking around, I hope this helps If you found this beneficial, do me a favor: 1) Follow @timporter_ 2) RT the first post to help others learn about this Have a great one!!

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11 things every Dad must say to his son, over and over, and over: 🧵

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6) Help them with the things they struggle with. Don't just let them figure it out 7) Be selfless. Life these days is loaded with stress. Be the oasis in the desert they are navigating

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Hard Work Pays Off This past week I crossed over the 1,000-follower milestone While this has always been a goal of mine, I found that something was missing I chased the last few hundred followers. I didn't earn their follow -What content will hit today? -What did XYZ

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@Stoic_Father That extra email doesn't matter Put the laptop away and focus on them You kids only live at home 20% of your life Cherish it

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Still here? Thanks for sticking around, I hope this helps If you found this beneficial, do me a favor: 1) Follow @timporter_ 2) RT the first post to help others learn about this Have a great one!!

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Here is how I am going to be successful in life... I won't let these people down -I don't know it all -I make mistakes all the time -I learn every day I will never give up

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16) Everything can change in the blink of an eye. Be ready for anything 17) Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying 18) When it comes to chasing goals in life, don't take no for an answer 19) Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying

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@MLB How many folks in Japan are up watching this game right now?

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@NFL Too bad this game isn’t on national TV

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2) Be fun - but remember there is a time to be a parent. They will respect you for holding them accountable 3) Talk to them. Especially these days, kids need an unjudged outlet to talk.

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8) Find their "thing". Each kid will have something that the two of you can bond over. Foster that 9) Teach them to drive - early. It's scary but the thrill will be something they never forget

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@NFLonFOX @Broncos @BroncoSportsFB @CFBONFOX Broncos Orange is the OG Orange

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@AdamSchefter Game over for the Niners

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@AdamSchefter QBs are the most important position in all of sports Teams don't survive without them

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@RealEmirHan This entire thread it full of top notch answers Not sure I can top any of them I say Bravo to you all Great choices

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25) Always choose life. 26) Parenting your kids is a 24/7 job 27) What other people think of you is none of your business. And worrying about it is a waste of time 28) Time heals almost everything. Give time time. 29) However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

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Protect your family at all costs Some call it a burden Men call it a privilege

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Your kids are going to grow up and leave home College, jobs, living their own life - all without you Here's how I managed to "keep them around" 🧵

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@PitchingNinja This was awesome!!

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20) Over Prepare, then go with the flow 21) Be weird. Don't wait for old age to start 22) The most important organ is the heart 23) No one is in charge of your happiness except you 24) Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

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@AdamSchefter Break up the Chiefs

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How to ruin your kids in 17 simple steps Avoid these and your kids will come to love & respect you before they leave for college 🧵

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@NFL_Memes Ha!! Old school QBs are the best

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@SaveYourSons Hatchet It’s old but I loved it

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@NFL @Ravens @MiamiDolphins This is going to be a GOOD game I hope Miami wins it

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44) Take a deep breath. It calms the mind 45) If you don't ask, you don't get 46) Yield 47) Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift...

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@FitFounder The long nights of drinking aren't worth it The extra large fries aren't worth it The slog up the corporate ladder isn't worth it

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16) Keep their trophies - Put them in "your" place and don't tell them. Their pride when they see them will skyrocket 17) Don't blow up over mistakes. They WILL happen, stay calm and work through it.

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12) Support their activities - Sports, dance, etc. are not to be a drop-off event. 13) Listen to their music. It WILL be different than yours, swallow your pride and learn what/who they like

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@NFL_Memes

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@libsoftiktok @facebook Let the 2024 political censoring begin…

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I am new to X, but not to life: •Married 23 years •3 kids between 16 & 21 •22 years in B2B sales •Achieved the highest highs & survived the lowest lows Just because one has less than 1,000 followers doesn't mean you haven't lived an interesting life.

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