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Host of the video podcast "Dads with Mics". I help parents by providing practical tips and advice on how to raise their kids and live a good life.

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@dadswithmics
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7 months
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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@SaveYourSons Wasn’t planning on crying on a Saturday morning but here we are.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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@cooltechtipz Who’s having trouble tying their sweatpants
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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@SaveYourSons The world would have a lot less problems if parents just did their job right. Raise your kids, prioritize them, love and support them. Always be there for them no matter what. Listen to them. Good people produce good kids who then do good in the world.
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You yell at your kid. You feel awful afterwards. You grabbed him a bit too violently out of frustration. You regret it for days. Maybe you even hit him when you lost control. Don't let it get there. Here are 5 warning signals that you're about to lose control 🧵 (thread)
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@realpeteyb123 Dude thank you! I get so much crap from parents whenever I post about how they should avoid screens at all cost!
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A book about helping others:
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You just had a baby and now your daily routine is all over the place? You find yourself not having enough time to do all the things you need to do? You need to prioritize. Your focus for the next few weeks should be your wife and baby ONLY! Here's what you need to take care of
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@SaveYourSons Why is she filming herself doing this? Is she proud?? Wtf is going on here lol
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Wrong: your kid does something bad and you send him to his room right away Wrong: your kid does something bad and you yell at him Wrong: your kid does something bad and you give him a timeout Right: your kid does something bad and you ask questions. What happened? Why did you
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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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Overheard this morning on the radio while driving my 6 year old son to school: "I could eat that girl for lunch Yeah, she dances on my tongue Tastes like she might be the one And I could never get enough I could buy her so much stuff It's a craving, not a crush, huh" Song by
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A book that values teamwork:
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I confess: I wasn't always sure I wanted kids. I never had much experience with kids. Usually stayed away from them, didn't come naturally to me to play with them or interact at all. Was handed a friend's baby once. Wasn't sure how to hold him. I had my first child years
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6) Giving party gifts at birthday parties Seriously, what the f&*! 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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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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You want to make sure your kids don't develop an addiction or dependence on something toxic? Here are the Top 5 things to keep away from your kids AT ALL COST
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"The last thing your wife needs is another child to take care of....a man child" Are you proactive around the house or do you wait for your wife to tell you what to do? @JakeMontalbano
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2) You excuse their behavior Anytime they do something bad, you give lame excuses. "Oh, he's just full of energy hahaha". Nope. You just don't want to deal with the behavior. You're soft.
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Whoa...I reached over 1000 followers over the weekend! Thank you to all my new friends on here and welcome! Here's a little bit about me: I'm 39 years old, been married for 9 years. I have two kids. Boy (6) and girl (almost 4). I started a video podcast called "Dads with
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@realpeteyb123 Tons of trash on YouTube. Avoid or supervise.
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The solution: Sherwood Kids is bringing back wholesome entertainment, 100% free from ads and propaganda. Their titles showcase classic values and highlight characters we actually want our children to imitate. Sherwood promotes active minds and imaginations, not passive viewers
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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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Everyone has a surprised look on their face when I tell them I workout 3-4 times a week, with a family and a 9-5 job. Guys, it’s not complicated. I do basically 6 exercises throughout the week: - Overhead press - squat - bench press - rows - deadlift - pull-ups That’s it.
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Our priorities as parents: Our children’s health Our children’s happiness Guide them. Lead them. Help them be strong, resilient and motivated. Teach them kindness, generosity and honesty. How you get this done is entirely up to you.
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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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Our kids will turn out the way we show them to. If you're a bully, your kid will be a bully. If you lack respect, so will they. You need to do better! Please like and repost this important message! Follow @dadswithmics for parenting wisdom.
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8) Having too many kids over at birthdays (Can you tell I love birthday parties? 😆) 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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3) Be careful How many times do we say this one! We're basically telling them they should be scared of what they're about to do! Instead, let's try saying "Ok, go ahead, but focus!"
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2) Empathy If a kid is alone at the playground, teach your kid to ask him if he wants to play. If that's your kid all alone, wouldn't you want that? Teach your kids to care.
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How to be a present father (5 moments of the day you DO NOT want to miss): 1) Be there when they wake up 2) Be available to bring them to school 3) Be available to pick them up 4) Be there for dinner 5) Be there for bedtime Each one of these is so special in their own way. They
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1) You cave when they cry You're often avoiding undesired reactions from your kids. When they cry, you let them have what they want. They throw a tantrum, you cave. You're soft.
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A story that inspires confidence and resilience:
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1) Respect You need to teach your kids to respect others. It's not debatable. Teach them to treat others the way they themselves would want to be treated.
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1) Overstimulating TV shows Think Paw Patrol or Cocomelon. Bright colors and too many action scenes. No downtime in the show. These mess up your kids' attention spans.
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This life is so strange. Go to school. Graduate. Get a job. Get married. Have kids. Retire. Die. “Life is short”, they say. Yet they continue to follow society’s predetermined life steps. “Spend time with your family”. Yet we send our kids to daycare and school while we
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4) Sexualized content Don't get me started on the LGBTQ agenda... Avoid anything that hints at it. Avoid music with sexual innuendo. You may think it's funny, but it's not for kids.
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Dads, what’s stopping you from building something like this for your kids?
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Punishing your kids is not the best way to raise them. Spanking, timeouts and yelling at them are all outdated methods. If you're unable to evolve, your kids will suffer! @Peaceful_Tips joined me on Dads with Mics to discuss tantrums, punishments and how you should communicate
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