derek@thisfathersperspective.com

Month: July 2023

Real stories. Real laughs. Real help.

How to Successfully Survive the First Week of Kindergarten With Twins

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…
Read more

17 Screen Free Activities For The Whole Family

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.…
Read more

4 Tips For Maintaining a Strong Marriage After Kids

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…
Read more

Preparing For Twins: 6 Things to do Before Your Twins Arrive

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…
Read more

8 Fantastic Life Hacks For Raising Twins

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…
Read more

7 Things You Need to Know About Raising Twins

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…
Read more

37 Ultimate End of Summer Activities For Families

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…
Read more

5 Amazing Date Night Ideas With Your Spouse

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.…
Read more

Back to School Tips For Parents

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…
Read more

5 Great Ways to Build in One On One Time With Your Twins

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…
Read more