The Archive
Below is a list of all articles ever published on The Dad Train, from newest to oldest. This does not include podcast episode posts, which are available here.
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How To Write A Family Mission Statement
But, why? You know how toddlers pass through that phase where every question is greeted with the response “but, why?” Aside from being highly annoying, if you think about it, it’s quite profound. Whatever we are doing in life, we should always start by asking why. And when it comes to something as important as […]
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20 Habits To Improve Your Life
It’s a new year, so you might be thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe you’ve already set some BIG goals for the year. If so, that’s great. But when it comes to habits, it’s better to think small and focus on the one-percenters. James Clear calls these ‘Atomic Habits’. They are small habits that have […]
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A Lot Can Happen In A Year
As we get older, a year represents a smaller percentage of our lives. So you could perceive time moving faster as a result. But that’s an illusion. A year is still a year and a lot can happen in that time. This was certainly the case for me in 2019. It was a year of […]
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Healthy Ways To Relieve Stress Quickly
Here’s a non-controversial statement to start an article ….. ‘being a parent can be stressful!’ There are no surprises there, right? Juggling work, relationships, kids and other responsibilities can cause even the calmest of us to get stressed at times. And that feeling of stress is a normal human emotion which has been programmed into […]
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The Benefits Of Cold Showers: An Inconvenient Truth
It’s funny how we believe the things we want to believe. For instance, when I heard that red wine, chocolate and sex were good for the heart, I didn’t bother checking the science behind those claims. But each time someone suggested that taking cold showers could also be good for our health, I selectively parked […]
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“I Have To Praise You Like I Should”: How to praise children the right way
First things first Before we start on the topic of how to praise children, let’s make one thing clear. Any form of praise is better (or at least, less dangerous) than criticism. Far more damage has been done to kids from overly critical parents than will ever be caused by too much praise. So if […]
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The Feeling Wheel: an awesome tool for emotional literacy
Maybe emotions are like colours? Recently, I found myself discussing colours with my partner. We had decided to paint the living room and were choosing between various shades of blue. Whilst she was adamant of the differences, to me, they all looked very similar. And what’s more, we were discussing colours I had never even […]
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11 Mindfulness Exercises To Do With Your Kids
What is mindfulness and why is it important for kids? Mindfulness is the ability to focus our attention in the present moment and be fully aware of our thoughts, emotions, senses and surroundings. By being aware of these things, we can choose how we respond to them, rather than just reacting on autopilot. This is […]
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Postnatal Depression In Men: How to spot it and what to do about it
Postnatal depression in men is real It is commonly known that women can experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy and early parenthood. What is less well known (and less discussed) is that men are also at risk At least 1 in 10 new dads experience depression or anxiety related to the arrival of a new baby. […]
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5 Classic Short Books You Can Read In A Day
How to get more fiction – fast! I do a lot of reading. It’s a great way to learn. I’ve made a habit of reading every day as part of my morning routine. So I’m getting through a lot of books at the moment. Most of them are related to the topics I cover on […]
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12 Life Lessons From Running My First Marathon
The Hard Thing Rule Have you heard of The Hard Thing Rule? It’s a concept developed by Angela Duckworth, who’s an expert on the subject of grit. She uses this rule with her family and recommends it to parents who want to develop gritty kids. The rule has three parts. Here’s how it works…. Everyone […]
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Empathy: Why it’s important and how to develop it
We hear the word empathy used a lot these days. We’re told it can make us better dads, better husbands and better leaders. Barack Obama, a vocal advocate for empathy, has even suggested the big E could be the secret ingredient for world peace. With such high expectations for empathy, I thought it was worth […]
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