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Zachary Stone • Edited

Thank you for this sound advice. I love the emphasis on taking the time to talk to your kids explaining what's going on, I feel like some people don't realize how much kids understand. Explaining expectations and giving them upfront times you will see them is vital. My wife is a stay at home mom, so that is extremely helpful. I typically know that the morning isn't going to be as productive as the afternoon. I got my wife annual subscriptions to the childrens museum and the zoo so they have a place to go to if they want to get out and be entertained. My son just turned 1 and my daughter will be 3 in June.

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Andreas

My pleasure.

I feel like some people don't realize how much kids understand

This is soo true! Including myself. I'm always surprised how many details my son remembers from situations we've experienced together. Or what we talked about even days ago...

I got my wife annual subscriptions to the childrens museum and the zoo

Great point! Having enough ideas for trip destinations for kids is indeed very helpful. As well as meeting friends who also have kids.