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Category: Parenting

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5 Useful Dad Hacks You Should Know About

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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3 Easy Ways to Spend More Time With Your Family Today

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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21 Important Lessons I Have Learned From Parenthood

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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Alphabetical Advice For Parents of All Ages

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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5 Important Things to Know About Raising Girls

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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5 Important Things to Know About Raising Boys

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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An Easy 10 Step Guide to Teach Your Kid How to Ride a Bike

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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5 Safety Tips to Consider as You Send Your Kids Back to School

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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Top 5 Useful Tips For First-Time Parents

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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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…
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