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The Life of a Single Dad to Twin Boys

The Life of a Single Dad to Twin Boys

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Single Father

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Alejandro Betancourt
Jun 19, 2022
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“You will never look back on life and think, I spent too much time with my kids.” — Unknown

I had never been a dad before, but I was about to become one. I was excited and nervous at the same time. Sure, I had read all the books and seen the TV shows that told me what to expect, but nothing can prepare you for the real thing.

Many challenges come with raising twin boys as a single dad. One of the most difficult parts is finding the time for yourself.

Finding the right balance between discipline and spoiling them is also challenging. It can be hard to know when I am being too lenient versus when I need to step in and give them a consequence for their actions.

I also have to deal with the fact that they have different interests, personalities, and levels of maturity which can make it even more challenging.

The challenges of raising twin boys as a single dad are unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

But, I have found that the best thing I…

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