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This is a lot of parenting wisdom packed into 26 ideas.  Some of the most insightful advice I've seen lately - for Dads or Moms!

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Inspire your kids to solve problems that exist in the world.   In the Masai community where 13-year-old Richard Turere lives, cattle are all-important. But lion attacks were growing more frequent. In this short, inspiring talk, the young inventor shares the solar-powered solution he designed to safely scare the lions away.

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Check out Coach Ariel... also known as The KID WHISPERER.   Here are some great tips on how to really connect with children that he applies to his soccer business, GOLS SOCCER, as well as his own parenting.

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Advice from expert coach Dan The Man on communicating with kids, and raising champions!  Check out http://www.danthemangym.com       #father #parenting

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GUYS! Great Movie - my favorite this year.   This is a human, real look at a great question for fathers:  what's more important to share with your kids: your success or your real PASSION?   Check it out and let us know what you think!  

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How do we get our kids to listen?

How do we get our kids to listen? I’ve found one of most effective ways is to create the space for dialogue in which it is a natural result of their environment and their parents’ affection. In the book Five Love Languages for Kids, author Gary Chapman articulates the main ways that human beings give and receive love; words of affirmation, physical touch, time, acts of service and gifts. We each have a primary language for receiving and giving love and, as parents it is our job to figure out what resonates with each of our kids and focus on delivering that every day.

The second part IMHO is boundaries and discipline. Balancing the discipline (weather that’s removal of a favorite video game or other privileges) with positive loving interactions is the key. We use a ratio of 4-6 positive interactions for every 1 corrective interaction. This enables us to keep our kids on track while growing their confidence, providing them a strong & resilient emotional foundation for the rest of their life.

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This is a great video about what's really UNDERNEATH your communication with your kids - your own "stuff"!  Check it out and let us know what you think!

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Thought for the day: can't believe I'm making it about "them" and getting "them" to listen.  This is about communication...which probably means dad (I) needs to listen first...

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Sometimes actions speak louder than words

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Interesting point about how you might get your kids interested...by telling your story...(or editing it a bit?)

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Why is there such a lack of sensible advice on the web for fathers?  None of us expected our kids to come with "instruction booklets" but being a Father will challenge any man who expects his relationship with his kids to be one of the most important part of his life.  If you are a dad, and you have something useful to share about parenting, I'm inviting you to share your perspective on being a dad... So let's start with this - WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO REALLY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR KIDS?