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Being a cheerleader of yourself is difficult to learn as an adult, but your kids are blank slates, and you can instill enthusiasm in them. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dads #dadslife
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"In life, most things are fixable. Tell and repeat that principle to your kids." Today's essay on @papanotescom could have been named: wisdom from a 5 yo. Please enjoy! #buildinpublic papanotes.com/its-fixable
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Exaggeration is the enemy of clarity. It distorts reality and makes the situation at hand fuzzy. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dads #dadlife
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Giving up parenting means accepting to lose some battles of low significance to preserve energy and harmony. Read more on: papanotes.com #dads #dadslife
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If we reinforce the positive when we see it, not only does it make for a calmer and more harmonious home, but it is also a great way to teach a child. papanotes.com/throw-them-a-p… #dads #Father
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"We steal something from them when we meddle with our kids' activities without being asked." Listen to the latest .@papanotescom as a podcast episode! #buildinpublic papanotes.transistor.fm/epis…
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Being a good dad means letting your children know they can turn to you for help IF they want. @papanotescom's essay is live! Check it out :) #buildinpublic papanotes.com/dont-fix-it-wi…
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"Being a good dad means letting your children know they can turn to you for help IF they want." Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #papa #dadslife #dads
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Counting to twenty during a hug ensures a proper, present embrace rather than a distracted one. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dadslife #dads #dadlife #dad #love #daddy #dadsofinstagram #family #father
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I had the pleasure to chat with @joaoaguiam for the @papanotescom podcast! Check out the full conversation on the YT channel (link in the replies) #buildinpublic #dads
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If we have the correct expectations, we can avoid stress and useless fights with our kids. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dads #dadlife
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Last week, I chatted with my friend @perfexcellent about fatherhood for the @papanotescom podcast. Check out this short clip! The full conversation between two dads is live on the Papa Notes YouTube channel. #buildinpublic #dads
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By cheering and gently pushing them to continue past the temporary setback, we support them in discovering the value of persistence. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dadlife #fatherhood
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You must become a researcher—a hobbyist social scientist who observes your kids carefully and tries new tactics. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dads #papa #dadslife Photo by Ultimate Safaris Namibia
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You can't control every little thing you say and do around them. Your kids will learn things from us that we don't want them to. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dads #papa #dadslife
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Teaching children to cheat isn't black and white - it depends on the context and type of rules involved. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dads #papa #dadslife Picture by Hakan Nural
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In a distracted world, undivided attention is a beautiful proof of love. Read the whole post on papanotes.com :) #dads #papa #dadslife Photo by Kelli McClintock
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