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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
      Iron Heart Deity
      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
        啓蒙家
        @Giles
        Joined: 1 Mar 2023

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

        this is my driveway at about walking pace lol

        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
        -Seneca

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          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
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 1 Mar 2023

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

            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
            -Seneca

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              scarfmace
              Haraki san Expert
              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
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 4 Oct 2011

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                    endo
                    見習いボス
                    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
                      Haraki san Expert
                      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
                          Mod Squad
                          @Matt
                          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
                                見習いボス
                                @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
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  @endo
                                  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."

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                                    Matt
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                                    Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                    5 and 7? Metro. They’ll love it and it’s cheap. Doesn’t matter where it’s going. Then a candy shop. They’ll talk about the trip for years.

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                                      endo
                                      見習いボス
                                      @scarfmace
                                      Joined: 29 May 2020

                                      @scarfmace said in Parenting:

                                      they are 5 and 7

                                      watch Frozen with them and they'll be thrilled there

                                      si tacuisses

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                                        Matt
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                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                        Ooh, watch Ratatouille then show them the relative landmarks. They’ll explode.

                                        Side note… the Ratatouille rode at Disney World is off the chain.

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                                          endo
                                          見習いボス
                                          @Matt
                                          Joined: 29 May 2020

                                          @Matt said in Parenting:

                                          the Ratatouille rode at Disney World is off the chain

                                          I almost puked

                                          si tacuisses

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