Dad's Know Best: Advice from Seasoned Dads to New Dads

by Silver Aisle

| March 30, 2023

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Dad of of 22 years

Each one of your children is unique. Celebrate the differences and parent accordingly. 

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Dad of 20 years

 Make sure you are the first person they call when they get into trouble - you need to have a relationship no matter what it is that they can come to you. Understand that this trust doesn’t come overnight. 

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Dad of 22 years

You can be a father at any age - don’t let that stop you

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Dad of 20 years

Your teenagers need space to grow and experiment - their challenges are different from what you may have faced. PS - mood swings come and go don’t take it personally 

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Dad of 35 years

Changing diapers is not a chore but a privilege.

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Dad of 20 years

There has to be one voice from both parents - there can’t be a variation in the voice when it comes to parenting 

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Dad of 22 years

Family time is precious. Sharing a meal together regularly can work wonders.

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Father of 19 years

Be present in the moment. Don’t spend time worrying about other things - it can ruin precious moments with your kids.

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Dad of 25 years

Trust your instincts. Don’t compare your parenting style with others - you know your children best.

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Dad of 19 years

Stay healthy; your kids need you.

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Dad of 24 years

Each child in a family is unique, and when they are treated that way, they blossom. It's like the fingers of your hand, each belong to the same but hand.. but are different.

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