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    steelworker
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     ^^^^ this right here. cause erupting into berserker dad leaves a bad impression
    

    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
    Well, I have others.

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      endo
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      damn, missed that chance

      si tacuisses

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        Blueband
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        Joined: 3 Jan 2023

        Our three are all grown, our oldest getting married this weekend. My wife says things like, I'd love another. I say, it would put in a wooden over coat. On a side note, my youngest has got the Iron Heart bug, so alls right the balance is restored.

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          WhiskeySandwich
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            Giles
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            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            Brilliant....

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              EdH
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              Joined: 2 Jan 2022

              I've never known panic like the split second yesterday while I was changing a nappy full of a particularly stinky and sticky crap, and she reached down, grabbed the corner of the soiled nappy, and tried to fling it overhead. I dropped her legs and caught her arm just in time.

              I never thought I'd wish for the breast-milk poos to come back, but compared to the actual human faeces that is produced by an almost-fully-weaned diet, I'd take those any day.

              Take the dive...

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                WhiskeySandwich
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                Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                @Giles ...as long as my foots on the brake...

                this is my driveway at about walking pace lol

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                  Giles
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                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  Where's the fun in that ?

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    WhiskeySandwich
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                    ah, teaching the art of tuck-and-roll. A valuable life lesson.

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                      scarfmace
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                      Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                      been lurking here for a while, thought I'dd make my first contribution.

                      I'm a single dad with a 5 and a 7y old and while they can be a hand full, I never thought I would enjoy being a dad this much. Didn't realy like kids before (still don't exept my own tbh)

                      A couple tips I wish I knew earlier:

                      • When you get to the 'why' phase, always answer with: 'why do you think?' this let's them think first and then you can start a conversation about stuff, with them actualy learning.
                      • Bedtime will sometimes be a nightmare and sometimes a breeze but stick with a solid routine and don't stray otherwise you get them running around at all hours of the night
                      • Give them responsability around the house (feed the cat - empty the dishwasher - open the curtains - etc. ) the more they feel like they are part of the team, the more respect they will have for all the stuff you do.
                      • Let diner just be diner, not a reward system for eating 3 bites or dessert if they finish their plate. make it clear that this is what you made and if they don't want it, they don't eat. Try making food with them and eat at the same time as them. First days will be hell but now they eat (almost) everything I place infront of them.
                        -Realize your kids are usualy not suicidal maniacs and are ok at spotting danger themselves. That being said, going on a bikeride trough the city with them is one of the most stressfull things I can think off

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                      "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

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                        Brian
                        @scarfmace
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2022

                        @scarfmace said in Parenting:

                        been lurking here for a while, thought I'dd make my first contribution.

                        I'm a single dad with a 5 and a 7y old and while they can be a hand full, I never thought I would enjoy being a dad this much. Didn't realy like kids before (still don't exept my own tbh)

                        A couple tips I wish I knew earlier:

                        • When you get to the 'why' phase, always answer with: 'why do you think?' this let's them think first and then you can start a conversation about stuff, with them actualy learning.
                        • Bedtime will sometimes be a nightmare and sometimes a breeze but stick with a solid routine and don't stray otherwise you get them running around at all hours of the night
                        • Give them responsability around the house (feed the cat - empty the dishwasher - open the curtains - etc. ) the more they feel like they are part of the team, the more respect they will have for all the stuff you do.
                        • Let diner just be diner, not a reward system for eating 3 bites or dessert if they finish their plate. make it clear that this is what you made and if they don't want it, they don't eat. Try making food with them and eat at the same time as them. First days will be hell but now they eat (almost) everything I place infront of them.
                          -Realize your kids are usualy not suicidal maniacs and are ok at spotting danger themselves. That being said, going on a bikeride trough the city with them is one of the most stressfull things I can think off

                        IMG_20231104_161052.jpg

                        Points 2 and 4 i absolutely agree with and try to do it everyday and not always easy

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                          Matt
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                            endo
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                            Joined: 29 May 2020

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                            (correct thread, DO NOT move to jokes @goosehd, I‘m bloody serious)

                            si tacuisses

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                              scarfmace
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                              Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                              Next year Februari, I wanna go on holliday with my kids and I'm looking for a place where we can spend a nice couple of days. Any advice? Europe based please

                              "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

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                                Matt
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                                Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                Gosport is lovely.

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                                  Tago Mago
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                                  Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                                  @Matt you didn't bring the kids though

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                                    Matt
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                                    Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                    That’s why it was lovely.

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                                      scarfmace
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      @Matt
                                      Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                                      @Matt 😆

                                      "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

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                                        endo
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                                        @scarfmace
                                        Joined: 29 May 2020

                                        @scarfmace said in Parenting:

                                        Any advice? Europe based please

                                        Disney Paris? expensive though, and ... well, Disney

                                        si tacuisses

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                                          scarfmace
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                                          Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                                          @endo I feel they are a bit too young for the whole disney experience, they are 5 and 7

                                          "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

                                          last edited by scarfmace 30 Nov 2023, 14:17 E 1 Reply Last reply 30 Nov 2023, 14:55 Reply Quote 0
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