How To Set Up Family Rules That Actually Work
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Feb. 2, 2023

Kids are always watching. You can tell them to be kind ([link removed]) or have more patience ([link removed]) or that “we only interrupt in this house when it’s absolutely necessary” as many times as you want but if you don’t model the behavior yourself, it’s going to be nearly impossible to make it stick. You probably know this already, but it bears repeating because children think that you’re the perfect example of, well, everything and the whole do what I say, not what I do thing doesn’t really work. Sure, you’ll contradict yourself thousands of times when parenting because of course you will. That’s the nature of the gig. But practicing what you preach remains incredibly important and it applies as much to trying to stay calm
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LOOKING BACK
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The Behavior I Wish I Modeled For My Kids Sooner, According To 10 Dads ([link removed])

You’re your kids’ best example. There’s no better time to start showing them why. ([link removed])
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“I want to be a positive role model for my children, and that starts with being mindful of the words I use and the actions I take.”

FURTHER READING
How To Set Up Family Rules That Actually Work ([link removed])
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SELF
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How To Be More Intentional In Every Area of Your Life ([link removed])

Becoming more intentional takes a plan, effort, and some sacrifice. But the result — being more deliberate in your actions — is worth it. ([link removed])
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TIME MANAGEMENT
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Oris Gives Its Classic Pilot Watch A Brand New Movement ([link removed])

The Swiss watch company revamps an iconic timepiece with a new hand-winding mechanical movement made in-house. ([link removed])
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MODERN CLASSICS
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The Greatest Stop Motion Duo Is Finally Getting A New Movie ([link removed])

Wallace and Gromit are back. ([link removed])
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ADVICE
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The Advice Therapists Give Couples Who Have Fallen Out Of Love ([link removed])

Here are the words of wisdom experts tell clients who feel that the spark is no longer there. ([link removed])
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FOCUS
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Your Attention Span Is Dying. This Is How You Save It ([link removed])

An attention span researcher explains why our attention spans are dying and how to regain control of them. ([link removed])
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