At 46, I'm blessed with an incredible family & a home full of love
I've made mistakes and learned a lot of lessons along the way...
Here are 20 musings to help YOUR life journey🧵 (bookmark this)
Use the WRONG words, your children suffer...
Use the RIGHT language, your kids thrive…
Saying "I love you" is obvious...
Here are 11 things your kids need to hear, at ANY stage in life 🧵
I took 6 kids to the theme park by myself...
Saw acquaintances later that day and got these reactions:
"Did you drop them off and go to the bar?" 😆
"Man, you must be exhausted!"
"Your wife owes you, eh?!?" 👇🧵
Negligent parents fail to share crucial messages with their children...
Your kids thrive with positive remarks, love, and affection.
Saying "I love you" is the obvious one...
10 things your child needs to hear 🧵
Your kid is a materialistic brat…
If all you hear is:
“I want, I want, I want”
“I wish I had, I wish I had, I wish I had”
How to solve the problem before it gets out of hand 🧵👇
A lot of the comments were in jest (these are good folks)...
...but it's a sign of the times that people equate hanging out with kids as:
- Exhausting
- Stressful
- Something you "have" to do
Truth is, I had a PHENOMENAL time and can't wait to do it again...
Only lame parents get "good" answers.
• How was your day? "Good"
• How was practice? "Good"
• What do you want to eat? "Good" 😂
You know what I mean! (👆 literally happened to me)
5 simple techniques to foster better conversation 🧵
@GiaMMacool
I teach my daughter what to look for in a husband with my actions every day(not what I tell her).
My wife shows her how to treat a man by her actions towards me.
We need more involved, present parents in loving marriages for our children to prosper.
Only lame parents get "good" answers.
• How was your day? "Good"
• How was practice? "Good"
• What do you want to eat? "Good" 😂
Dear Parent, you know what I mean!
5 simple techniques to foster better conversation 🧵
Amid all the noise about alpha & masculinity...
...one truth stands tall:
The pinnacle is reached becoming a GREAT FATHER
10 ways to become a "Giga-Dad" & give your kids the ultimate privilege (last one is crucial)🧵
Don’t ask your daughters if they have a boyfriend...
Last weekend, our neighborhood park buzzed with life. Kids darted around, laughter echoing through the air. Parents chatting in clusters.
As I approached a circle of folks, my ears caught a snippet of conversation:
A dad…
We spent TIME together...
In an environment where they explored, pushed their limits, and enjoyed time with their friends.
Being around your kids friend circle is CRUCIAL…
They talk openly. They share...
And YOU get to listen....to evaluate...👇
To say I was "refreshed" afterward is also not the right way to put it, lol…
But our time was filled with laughter, memories, and exercise...
(there is no "walking" to the rides...it's all jogging or full-out sprints…)
Only lame parents keep beating their heads against the wall...
Tired, short on time, kids acting up?
The best seller "Reframe your Brain" offers the antidote:
I've applied real examples so you can 5x your life 🧵
Wrong words can destroy your child's confidence...
...& shatter their self esteem.
Steering clear of certain phrases...
Is just as crucial as the loving affirmations you provide.
7 things to never say to your child 🧵
You're a failed parent…
if your kid can't order food at a restaurant👇🤯
Teach them ESSENTIAL life skills by turning everyday activities into games
Here are 7 Games to help out your family🧵
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Chemicals in sunscreen are hurting your kids health.
"78 sunscreens, including 5 Johnson & Johnson products were found to contain cancer causing ingredients..."
With Spring & Summer around the corner:
A Comprehensive Guide for protecting your children 🧵
A weak parent doesn't give his child "the gift of a lifetime.."
Learning to play Tennis...
Because they won't be playing baseball, soccer, or basketball when old.
8 reasons your child NEEDS to learn (at least the fundamentals) 🧵
Kids burn out of sports, tantrums, crazy parents yelling at 16 year old refs...
...do not raise sore losers & victim mind sets...
Because sports mirror LIFE itself
7 tips to guide kids in sports & lessons that impact their future 🧵
Kids burning out, tantrums, sore losers on the field...
Sports are a microcosm of life...
Do not let this be your child.
Raising winners & well adjusted kids only requires a few steps
7 tips to guide your children to success in sports (and LIFE!)
A weak man finds himself saying "YES" too often...
& his Family pays the price.
There are simple alternatives you need to embrace:
7 ways a Father says "NO" for his family 🧵
You can "Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big!"
Read the book by
@ScottAdamsSays
...
Because it will 6X your life (it did mine)
6 steps you can take immediately 🧵
Don't be another family that puts Teen parenting on autopilot...
...because they need independence, their friends, or "out of sight out of mind..."
On the contrary: its a crucial time for your involvement!
10 tips to guide teens through these critical years 🧵
"Do as I say, not as I do" undermines credibility with your children...
'Walk your talk'...or risk lazy kids with issues.
Aligning words WITH actions...is key to raising responsible, well-adjusted children.
Here are 8 ways you can lead by example 🧵
If the vibe with the wife is off...
Your children will suffer
Don't let a lack of balance, time, or intimacy disrupt your home...
6 simple steps to lead your marriage & make it right🧵
Instead of "I have to..."
"I GET TO spend time with my kids in the car. They are growing quickly and will be out of the house before I know it. I am GRATEFUL"
Yes, the kids can get loud sometimes...
And yes their feet can often smell after practice 😅
A negligent husband fails to share crucial messages with his wife...
Negatively impacting his children & energy at home...
Your marriage flourishes on positive comments & affection...
...saying "I love you" is obvious...
11 phrases she craves to hear 🧵
The vibe with the wife is off...
Lack of balance, time, intimacy. Bad energy in the home.
Frustration & escalation...fights ensue.
You are the Man. Look in the mirror. Lead & make it right.
6 simple steps to take charge as the man of the house 🧵
Frayed sibling relationships will destroy your family...
Like a snowball, issues compound, cursing future generations
Break the chain & forge strong bonds NOW
8 steps to foster sibling unity in your household🧵
I see a similar attitude from parents regarding kids' sports...
They complain about lack of time and the chore of driving kids around.
Listen- I get it....it can be a lot...
You need to REFRAME
@ScottAdamsSays
👇
So be involved, reframe to positive...
and get fit so you can participate in all aspects of your kids lives...
You will never regret it...
and their LIFE will be better
One of the biggest dangers your family faces is time spent in the car...
Take 2 minutes to read this:
You WILL learn something new and it might save a life...
6 tips to keep your family safe🧵
Walk in the kitchen, your wife is bent over...
If that's not a magnet for your hands...
Then your vibe with the wife is "off"
Here's what you need to do 🧵👇
Your kids brain is being melted by TikTok.
The camera keeps your child addicted...
Spying on their face to read micro expressions to feed the algorithm.
Why does it matter? What can you do?
An important 🧵 for all parents
Lots of parents are frustrated with a lack of time...
Soccer, basketball, practice, school, birthday parties, endless commitments...
I get it, it can be A LOT...
HOWEVER: if this is your life...
Then it means you are in the period when you GET TO spend the most time with your…
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A weak man finds himself saying yes too often.
And his family pays the price.
There's an alternative your family needs you to embrace.
How a Father figure says "NO" for his family 🧵
Lame parents raise flaky children...
Do you want your kids to be admired, sought after, and valued in any team?
Being RELIABLE will get them further than intelligence & looks combined
Teach them these 5 steps to be a person others can count on🧵
Water is hurting your kids health.
They will drink 65,000 cups of water.
Regardless of quality.
Check out the nasty filters below (#'s 2 & 3)
This is the difference a reverse osmosis system makes.
The middle filters from my system are 6 months old. The new ones are on the…
Most Fathers think the 1st gym session w/ their son is just for lifting weights...
But it's about imparting the LIFE LESSONS that come along w/ strength training...
Instill the right principles from day 1 and it will be a life long endeavor:
9 things I will teach my son 🧵
Monsters are eating your child's teeth.
Bad breath, yellow chompers, cavities, expensive dentist bills.
Big dental doesn't want you to know you can fix all this.
7 Ways to send the tooth fairy out of business. A thread🧵
Your kid is drawn to the indoor monster (screens)
The lifelong impacts are irreparable...but its not too late.
6 steps to transform YOUR home into a fulcrum for outdoor adventure 🧵:
1/ "I'm proud of you"
Make sure they hear this...and not only when they "win"
During losses, tell them you are proud of they way they fought/tried/persevered...
Its process vs outcome and hearing it is magic for their confidence
2/ "My favorite thing to do is to spend time with you..."
Make sure to follow through with your ACTIONS
Always "Yes" when they want to play...
& ears open + complete presence when they communicate with you
The thread every Father doesn’t want to think about, but must read & implement
**What would your children do if Mom & Dad died in an accident?**
Likelihood of a disastrous event is low, however you must plan and ensure a proper path for your children and for your assets.
🧵
2/ Instill gratitude
Practice it openly during dinner by sharing "3 things you are grateful for today"
Teach your kids to appreciate the little things (not just the big things)
Example: not just your home/food/family...but the sunny skies/birds chirping outside, etc.
1/ "My favorite thing to do is to spend time with you..."
And follow through with your ACTIONS
Always "Yes" when they want to play...
And ears open + complete presence when they communicate with you
The Ultimate Sauna Guide (w/ important considerations for your home installation)
If being healthy for your grandchildren is a goal, consider this investment
One of the most researched tools to improve longevity, cardiovascular & mental health + detox (and it feels good) 🧵
Weak parents let bad sleep turn them sour.
Tiredness brings out the worst of you.
Don't let your family suffer...when the solution is this simple.
6 steps to 18x your sleep. 🧵
Don't let sibling rivalry tear your family apart...
Prevent future regrets...undoing the damage later is difficult.
Get my FREE book to strengthen sibling bonds in childhood...
Reply "siblings" &
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Declining standards are raising lazy kids.
You see it everywhere (customer service, restaurants, etc)
There's 1 attribute that's simple to develop...
It compensates for intelligence, looks, height & humor...
4 steps to The Art of Reliability 🧵
3/ "Thank you for telling me about that..."
A child that wants to talk to you... that wants to open up...
Is a true gift!
Listen, engage them, then "Please tell me more..."
2/ "Thank you for telling me about that..."
A child that wants to talk to you...
that wants to open up....
Is a true gift!
Listen, engage them, then "please tell me more..."
Use the WRONG words and your children suffer...
Avoiding specific phrases is just as crucial as using the right words
Here are 7 things parents often say but should NEVER use with their child 🧵👇
2/ Converse while you do something else:
• Physical activity (throw ball, etc)
• Walk & talk
• Cooking & helping
• Playing games (chess, cards)
• Bedtime snuggle
• Reading
Children's minds open up in these environments...
11/ "You can do it"
Let them take risks... Obstacle courses, sports, physical challenges, climbing the tree, jumping the deep end...
Give them the boost, lead them forward...
They'll test and push past their limits
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In a sea of negativity, my content is positive...
& aimed at helping you be a better man, Father, and healthier individual so your family can PROSPER
Young babies can’t understand what you say…
But they can feel your energy.
The vibe in the home flows from the Father.
Calm, positive, warmth.
As they grow, set boundaries and direction…
Watch them thrive.
Families break apart when siblings don't bond...
Maybe its happened in your family? A common family struggle...
I wrote a FREE book to help your family forge LIFETIME bonds.
Reply "siblings" &
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8/ "I'm so glad you asked"
ALWAYS encourage curiosity. NEVER shut it down.
Smile & answer their question after question
One day, you might struggle to get em to talk... lay the foundations right early on...
and the future years will be much easier
7/ "I'm so glad you asked"
ALWAYS encourage curiosity.
NEVER shut it down.
When they ask question after question after question...😂
Smile & answer
One day, you might struggle to get em to talk...
Lay the foundations right early on...and the future years will be much easier
3/ Experiences over possessions
Instead of "shopping for joy," plan a family adventure
Whether it’s a nature hike or a game night, CREATE EXPERIENCES & MEMORIES (instead of accumulating more clutter)
Meaningful, present moments can be had anytime & anywhere
1/ "Thank you for telling me"
When they share something tricky about their day...perhaps an issue that happened at school:
Do not jump to immediate solutions. Instead:
"Im so glad you are talking to me about this...I believe you." Validate first
Powerful words for a child.
Walk into the men's bathroom...
This is what you see 👇
Dear Father, you're addicted.
Your children need your undivided attention to thrive
🧵 6 novel steps to be more PRESENT (last one great for your health)
10/ "You can do it"
Let them take risks...
Obstacle courses, sports, physical challenges, climbing the tree, jumping the deep end...
Give them the boost, lead them forward...
They'll test and push past their limits
Your kids mind is being assaulted by dangerous institutional ideologies...
Media, Schools, AI, Politics, Colleges, Books...
New drugs, a chaotic dating market, fake news.
The antidote?
YOU 🫵 Dear Parent...7 steps to remain engaged and prevent a life of chaos 🧵
Use the wrong language, your marriage suffers...
Use the right language, your spouse thrives...
Here are 10 things you can say to improve your relationship 🧵
4/ Use open-ended questions
• Can you tell me about something you learned today, and what made it interesting to you?
• If you could change one thing about today, what would it be and why?
After response, repeat the last 2-3 words back, then pause (they will continue!)
How I transformed from skinny fat to Fit Father...
Don't conform to the stereotypical dad image seen in the mainstream...
At 46...balancing marriage, kids & career...
9 steps I followed (& you can do it too)🧵
1/ Your daughters' expectations are set by how you treat your wife.
Hold her close, hug her often, and compliment her endlessly...
Your son will learn how to respect women (& how to be treated by watching you)
Set those standards sky-high
2/ Stacking approach
Converse while you do something else:
• "Date" night
• Physical activity (throw ball, etc)
• Walk & talk
• Cooking & helping
• Playing games (chess, cards)
• Bedtime snuggle
• Reading
Children's minds open up in these environments.
3/ "Your passion for X shines through..."
(NOT Twitter, lol)
Stoke the fire for whatever their interests...
It lifts them...
Your encouragement fuels their drive
3/ Try alternative routines
• Use mealtime prompts: take turns sharing gratitude or something unique about the day
• Host family meetings to discuss a chosen topic
• Spend 1-on-1 time with each child (they may open up differently)
• "Date" night w/ your daughter
Be your wife's alarm clock...
You're the first up at home, right?...
Building, exercising, working (all in the name of your family)
Then walk in...gentle voice, soft touch, wake her up...
She will start her day on cloud nine (and so might you) 😉
5/ Presence is the way
• Make eye contact. Nod.
• Demonstrate you are (active) listening.
• NO SCREENS
• Clarify statements and repeat words they say
• Have fun with your child!
1/ "I'm so glad you are telling me this"
When they share something tricky about their day...perhaps something that happened with friends:
Do not jump to solutions. Instead:
"Im so glad you are talking to me about this. I believe you." Validate.
Powerful words for a child.
3/ Provide
A timeless pillar of masculinity...
Its not just financial support...it’s about creating a stable, loving environment where everyone thrives.
The true measure of a man is seen in the security & happiness he builds in the home.
4/ Examples, open ended questions
• Can you tell me about something you learned today, and what made it interesting to you?
• If you could change one thing about today, what would it be and why?
After response, repeat the last 2-3 words back, pause. They will go on.
Try it.
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A weak man won't speak his mind.
Especially to those he loves & need to hear it most.
Too many feel unloved, unappreciated & only get a serenade at their funeral.
5 tenets to speak your mind & show you care 🧵 :