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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

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    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
          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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            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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                            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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                                Matt
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                                Yeah it was great.

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                                  scarfmace
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                                  Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                                  looks like I might pop back over to Marokko and go visit the Sahara, build some sand castles 🙂

                                  "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
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                                    Boys been off school today as his front teeth are coming through woke us all up at 2am and that was him awake till 5 pm
                                    To say we are all shattered is an understatement not to mention the extortionate cost of a tooth fairy these days

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                                      Matt
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                                        GraemeE
                                        @Matt
                                        Joined: 18 Sept 2022

                                        @Matt true

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                                          EdH
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                                          Joined: 2 Jan 2022

                                          How to get those sick knee fades:
                                          Step 1: acquire baby
                                          Step 2: put on jeans
                                          Step 3: teach the baby acquired in Step 1 to walk

                                          Take the dive...

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