Dads Life

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Hobbies for Dads That Even Mom Will Approve

There are many reasons that people will pick up a hobby but all of them circle around one thing, clearing your head from the day to day stress. Being Married for 15 or so years I’ve learned that I can have as many hobbies as I want unless they take away any time from my…

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Marriage Goals and a Peak into Your Husband’s Mind

I’m sure at some point during your marriage, you’ve made the comment “if I only knew then what I know now.” Marriage is a learning process with lots of highs and lows. There’s no question that being married comes with its own set of challenges, but it’s also full of rewards. In this blog post,…

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10 Reasons to Help Motivate You to Be a Fit Dad

If you are anything like me when you view the mirror you wonder how this guy got here? How did you let yourself become an out of shape unhealthy dad and husband instead of a fit dad. When I reflected on the thought I realized being a good father and a good husband is one…

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Raising 4 Kids, am I a Dad or Referee?

Three years ago My wife and I were satisfied with our lives and a full house of three kids…….so we thought. We were very sure that raising 4 kids was not in our future plans. I remember having a conversation with her about us being done and three kids being enough. Then the doctor’s visit…

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How to be a Good Stepfather

Growing up I was lucky enough to experience two step-parents. One was great and the other well not so much. Now fast forward 30+ years into the future and I have gotten the chance to use what I learned from my own childhood on how to be a good stepfather. The only issue is I…

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Toxic Mother In Law?

Even when meeting someone for the first time, it’s hard to please everyone. This is more true when it’s clear that the opposing parties will be in each other’s sights for the foreseeable future. There’s no bigger nightmare in a relationship than finding out that a family member from your partner’s side doesn’t get along…

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Can You Hold A Baby Too Much

As parents with a newborn child, a major question raised is, “can you hold a baby too much? The simple answer is No. Research shows that holding a newborn too much does not spoil a child if done right. Contrary to myths and baseless hearsays, you can never hold your baby too much. In fact,…

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Why Kids Should Have Phones

When a kid reaches an age when they can utilize their brain effectively to comprehend technological advancements, parents begin to reflect on various issues. The advantages and demerits of allowing children to use cell phones, should kids have phones, etc., are often debated. Because of the rapid advancement of several areas of smartphone technology, it…

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Why Are Rules Important For A Child

As parents, we need to know and understand why rules are important for a child and enforce those rules in various ways. If the proper criteria are not followed, children who are not supervised may end up on the wrong road. The majority of parents, particularly new parents, are gloomy when setting rules for their…

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How Many Presents Should Santa Bring, Why Did I Do it Wrong For So Long?

As a new parent with Christmas right around the corner, a lot of you may be wondering how many gifts should come from the big guy and how many from mom and dad. In short for everyone who doesn’t want to read my story and explanation the answer is a minimum of one great gift…