One of the biggest lessons I have learned is to change their environment! When your child is throwing a fit, screaming, hitting, whatever it is...change their environment. I will usually take them outside to check on the chickens or go on a walk. I found that this creates a mind shift and allows them to cool down. Honestly, we as parents could probably do this for ourselves as well!

Curious what others do to keep toilet paper on the roll? Leo’s at the stage where this is a fun activity. Have gone through 5 rolls in the last week like this 😅

One thing I totally underestimated was how many wet wipes you go through with kids. To all you new dads you’ll want that Costco-sized box because you’re going to need wipes absolutely everywhere. Keep a pack in every vehicle, one in every room, the diaper bag, the stroller, and probably every 20 feet throughout the house.

One thing I did a little bit ago that I wish I did earlier was get a Dad pack together. Basically a diaper bag for us. There’s some cool brands out there but aside from that just a small pack that has the essentials. And it stays in my truck at all times so that when I’m in a hurry or in a bind it’s already there. Stuff I have in mine -2 diapers -pack of wipes -pack of antibacterial wipes -extra pair of undies and socks for my two older kids -phone charger cable w/battery block (I promise you’ll want this) -Tylenol/ibprophin (mostly for me😁) -$100 cash -a couple granola bars for kids/protein bar for me Sounds like a lot it’s not, mine fits in a side pack meant for concealed carry. Let me know if you would add anything