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Winter has arrived, and with it comes a plethora of exciting activities to make the most of the season. Whether you’re a snow enthusiast or prefer cozy indoor pursuits, this winter bucket list has something for everyone. 1. Build a snowman Kick off the season with a classic! My kids and I always enjoy building…
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Being a dad is a rewarding journey, but it often comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing a hectic schedule to finding creative solutions for everyday problems, dads will find a way to get it done. In this post, I will provide five useful dad hacks – simple, yet effective tips and tricks…
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As the holiday season approaches, the air is filled with festive cheer, Christmas traditions, and the anticipation of Christmas gifts becomes palpable. Finding the perfect gift that brings joy to your loved ones can be both exciting and challenging. To help you navigate the sea of options, I have curated a comprehensive Christmas gift guide…
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The holiday season is a magical time filled with warmth, love, and the joy of spending quality time with family. One of the most cherished aspects of this festive season are the Christmas traditions. Whether it’s hanging stockings by the fireplace, decorating the Christmas tree, or baking delicious treats together, traditions play a crucial role…
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Life is short. Don’t waste time. Spend more time with your family today. We know this. But so many things get in the way sometimes and it’s easy to get pre-occupied and forget our priorities. To my followers at This Fathers Perspective, thank you. But you may have noticed I have been “MIA” for the…
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How do you currently show your wife that you care? If you are married, it’s important as a husband to show your wife you care about her and love her. It can be easy to put all of your energy and efforts into your kids, day in and day out. But don’t forget about your…
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My kids love books. We have piles and piles of books in our living room, their playroom, their bedroom and the basement. They love to read and we can’t complain! It’s a great screen-free activity too! When my kids were toddlers, we had a few favorites that we would read almost every day. My two…
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As a father of two seven year olds twins and a two year old, I have had time to reflect on parenthood and the lessons I have learned for the past seven years. Well, I never really have “time” as a parent, but you know what I mean. Below are my 21 important lessons I…
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What does Halloween mean to you? Some people love it. Some people despise it. But what if there was a way to make the best out of it and build community during Halloween? These are five creative ways how you can build community during Halloween. There might be affiliate links on this page, which means…
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Family is the most important thing to me. So, what better way than to celebrate the first day of fall with family? These are five fun ways that you can celebrate the first day of fall with your family this season! 1. Celebrate the first day of fall with a family hike A family hike…
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As a parent, sometimes you have to make things interesting. Keep your kids guessing! And today, I’m making things interesting for you. Welcome to my alphabetical advice for parents of all ages. 26 tips that all parents should implement. Ask your child questions. This is especially important as your kids head back to school. Ask…
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Back to school season is here! And with that comes the tedious task of packing your kids a lunch. Every. single. day. But have no fear. Here are five back to school lunches that your kids will love this year! 1. Tomato and cheese sandwich This is one of the easiest back to school lunches…
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After I shared the five important things to know about raising boys, it’s only fair that I now share the five important things to know about raising girls! 1. Raising girls comes with a lot of emotions My daughter is only seven years old, so I can’t speak to the teenage years just yet. However,…
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I have been blessed with two boys and one daughter, but there is a difference in raising boys and raising girls. These are my five things to know about raising boys. There might be affiliate links on this page, which means we get a small commission of anything you buy. As an Amazon Associate, we…
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I remember stressing what it would be like to teach my kids how to ride a bike. But it wasn’t so bad and I really enjoyed helping my kids learn. And teaching your kids how to ride a bike is a great screen free activity! That’s why I created a step-by-step guide for you to…
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I love football. I love everything about it. Thursday night football. Football all day on Sunday. Monday night football. But when the Super Bowl takes place in February, it’s not over for me. I live and breathe football. And because of this, my fantasy football obsession has grown over the past several years. Now that…
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Have you noticed that it’s starting to get dark early now? Gone are days when the sun is out until 8:30 at night. Hello, Fall! If you’re looking for fun fall activities do to together as a family, you’ve come to the right place. Below is my ultimate fall 2023 bucket list for families. Enjoy!…
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For most families, there are only three weeks left of school! Wow. Where did the summer go? As you send your kids back to school, it’s really important to consider what safety measures need to be taken before school starts. These are five safety tips to consider as you send your kids back to school…
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Fall season is right around the corner and this may just be my favorite time of the year. The weather is cooler, a hoodie is perfectly acceptable attire and football is on. The leaves start to change color and the mood in the air is pleasant. I can’t describe it any other way. The fall…
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It’s officially August. Time is flying by. Summer is winding down. But there are still places to see and things to do! These are my best places to travel with kids in 2023 (and beyond). Orlando, Florida One of the beautiful things about Florida is that if you endure a cold winter like my family…
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First-time parents, congratulations! You have a lot to be excited about. There are a lot of emotions, excitement and unknowns that come with being first-time parents. But I am here to assure you: There is nothing better. Join me as I provide my top 10 useful tips for first-time parents. 1. First-time parents must establish…
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During the first week of kindergarten, I may have cried more than my twins. It was hard to see them walk into that school, growing up way too fast. My kids were nervous too. No doubt. As we start thinking about heading back to school in one month, here are some tips on how to…
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I don’t know about you, but my kids love waking up and immediately turning on the TV. But then the afternoon rolls around and they want to watch TV again. When will the madness end? How do we control screen time? Here are 17 screen free activities that you can enjoy with the whole family.…
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When you have kids, they become your whole world. It’s easy to put all of your efforts into making their life fun and exciting. Day in and day out. But don’t forget to pour into your spouse’s wants and needs. My wife and I have been married for 11 years now and we do a…
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The birth of a baby is a little unpredictable. The doctors give you a due date, but we all know that the baby is going to do what he or she wants. It’s no different with twins. As you are preparing for twins, you want to make sure you’re well prepared ahead of time, in…
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As a dad to twins, I want to share my experiences and help others in a similar journey. Today, that means sharing my 8 fantastic life hacks for raising twins. There might be affiliate links on this page, which means we get a small commission of anything you buy. As an Amazon Associate, we earn…
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I remember the months during our pregnancy, I would read book after book about what life was like with twins. But even after doing all of that, raising twins is such a surreal experience. Here are 7 things you need to know about raising twins! There might be affiliate links on this page, which means…
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Is it just me or is summer flying by?! I have so many things I want to do with my family this summer. And so little time. I put together 37 ultimate end of summer activities for families. Hopefully this will help you create more memories with your family before summer ends! There might be…
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If you have kids, then you know that date nights with your spouse are hard to plan. But they are so important. It’s easy to spend each day, from morning to evening, focusing on your kids needs and wants. Then by bedtime, realizing that you didn’t get any one on one time with your spouse.…
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We’re halfway through July, which can only mean one thing: We’re halfway through summer! I can’t believe it, but at the end of August, I will have two kids entering second grade. This means I need to start shopping for back to school supplies soon. There are so many things I want to do as…
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Ever since my twins were born, I made it my mission to treat them as individuals and not as twins. I want to make sure they develop their own interests, make their own friends and get one on one time with their parents. I have 5 great ways to build in one on one time…
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My family took a day trip to the beach yesterday. It was beautiful weather and we were having a blast. But the mood shifted when my daughter was stung by a bee in the afternoon at the playground. She screamed. We panicked. We weren’t super close to home. How do we treat a bee sting…
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“Are you having more kids?” It seems like a harmless question. Their child is a toddler now. It’s time to add a sibling! Why not ask and see if there are plans to add to the family? I caution you. Please don’t ask this question. Here are my reasons why you should not ask someone,…
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I can’t believe school starts next month already. But let’s not talk about that yet. Summer is in full effect and I’ve been providing you with the best weekend activities and water activities to make the most of your summer as a family. Today, I’m giving you the 21 best summer activities for young children.…
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The other day, my family went out for ice cream. As we ordered, I watched my two older children order their ice cream on their own and they even said “please” and “thank you.” I was proud. Not going to lie there. And it’s okay to be proud of your kids! As a parent, I…
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This past weekend was busy! My son had two soccer games on Saturday and I enjoyed coaching his team to victory. My wife and I were able to spend time together and attend a Switchfoot concert. We were also able to spend time with our kids which is my favorite thing to do on the…
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Those first six months of raising twin babies were certainly a blur. But I wouldn’t change it for anything. I learned a lot about myself, my spouse and my kids. Raising twin babies is a lot different than raising a singleton, for obvious reasons. With that being said, I am sharing my 24 tips for…
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Summertime brings hot weather. And what better way to cool off than to join in on some fun water activities as a family? Listed below are 10 refreshing fun water activities that you can do together with your family to beat the heat this summer! There might be affiliate links on this page, which means…
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It’s 2023 and money still does not grow on trees. So, it’s really important that we teach our children early about the importance of money and how it all works. I have five creative money activities for little kids that they will enjoy. With these activities, your kids will get to imagine, create and practice!…
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For the past two years, my wife and I have put aside money to take our three children on a Disney World vacation. Our youngest is under three years old, so he is FREE. So, why wouldn’t we take advantage of that?! As a result, my kids talk about Disney World often and how they…
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Does anyone else clean a room and smile with the feeling of accomplishment? And then you go to the bathroom, come back out and it is messy again with toys scattered about? Please tell me I’m not the only one. My wife and I have been working hard at teaching our kids to clean up…
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A few weeks ago, I shared our miscarriage story and how I have worked to deal with the loss. Even three years later, it still hurts. In fact, my wife and I were getting choked up just talking about it today. It hits me at weird times. Certain dates can trigger it. Just seeing the…
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When you are traveling with your kids, whether it’s a week-long vacation at the beach or a simple road trip for one day, you need to be prepared. Equipping yourself with the right backpack will do wonders for your travel. I’m going to break down the best backpacks for traveling with kids. What backpack do…
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As I write out this post, I am dealing with the man cold. When I get a head cold, I joke with my wife often about the man cold and my every need. But for me personally, it’s something I think about. How do I act with my family when I have a cold? Do…
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If you’re like me, you love creating traditions with your family. It’s one of my favorite things to do as a parent. I have memories of game nights with my family and eating special foods on certain nights. It still sticks with me and I love creating traditions for my family. Here are my top…
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My wife and I love the beach. Growing up on the East Coast, we both grew up spending our summers at the beach. Now with kids of our own, we get them to the beach as often as we can. We love creating family traditions and this is definitely one of them. Just last week,…
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I’m an emotional person by nature. You take me to a wedding, I’ll be crying during the first dance. If I’m watching the Hallmark channel, I’m easily pulling out the tissues. A tough confrontation occurs at work and I’m probably on my way home a little bit teary eyed. I show my emotions and as…
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It’s one of the hardest things to do sometimes. Put my phone on the table and walk away. Leave behind my fantasy football scores and my instagram updates. It’s still a struggle for me. Dear dads, I beg you. Put your cell phone away and spend time with your kids. “You’re always on your phone”…
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Encouraging individuality with our twins is very important to my wife and I. It’s also a lot easier since we were blessed with boy/girl twins. I imagine it would be a little more difficult with identical twins! That being said, I listed a few ideas to think about if you want to encourage individuality with…
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I have learned quite a bit from raising twins. They are almost seven years old and I am still learning each and every day. People comment often and say “Wow, I can’t imagine what it’s like to have twins.” But really, it’s such a blessing to raise them (and our two year old). They bring…
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One of the joys of teamwork and parenting is watching your kids grow into their personalities and develop hobbies, interests, likes and dislikes. Unfortunately, that growth also comes with temper tantrums. All I can say is this: teamwork with your spouse will be crucial in your parenting decisions with tantrums. I can’t say that I…
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Have you ever taken your family on vacation and just a week later, you find yourself needing another vacation? You’re exhausted. Your kids had a lot of fun. But you feel like the trip just didn’t quite meet your expectations. Maybe your kids had the “gimmies” and left you feeling discouraged each night when your…
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If you are currently parenting twins, you may familiar with these nicknames: “Double Trouble.” “Dynamic Duo.” “Thing One and Thing Two.” When my wife and I were pregnant with twins, we had no idea what was in store for us. However, I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’ve learned so much in my (almost)…
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This is one of those topics that we don’t want to admit is true. Right? All is good in the world. I’m going to only post the happy pictures to my Facebook and Instagram accounts! However, it’s only a matter of time before our kids act like kids and misbehave. Or maybe they do something…
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I started coaching my son’s soccer team last year when he was almost 6 years old. After playing soccer for 15 years, I still love to play a pick up game every now and then. I love the sport. And so when my son showed interest, I figured I would give it a shot and…
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Three years have gone by. It’s still hard to talk about. Coping with a miscarriage is tough. It’s hard to type out the proper words. Miscarriages aren’t spoken of very often, and rightfully so. It’s a tough word to swallow. According to March of Dimes, “Miscarriage (also called early pregnancy loss) is when there is…
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As a dad, I constantly think to myself, “I really hope my kids are proud of me.” I want to make them laugh, make them feel safe and create a strong bond with each one of my children. But sometimes, I fail. And that’s why I am here to share with you, this father’s failures.…
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When my wife and I found out we were pregnant with twins, we just could not wait to share the newswith our parents. I will never forget calling my mom. “Mom, the ultrasound went well today. Everything looks good. The babies’ hearts are beating strong.”My mom took a second. “Did you say babies? Like, plural?”…
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As a kid, New Year’s Eve was great.  You get to stay up way past bedtime, eat a bunch of snacks and drink some sparkling grape juice. But once I got married in 2012, something strange happened.  I was tired by 9 PM.  Staying up to watch the ball drop became a competitive sport for…
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