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Be A Super Dad's avatar

Absolutely my pleasure man. Great to have you as part of the 'Dear Dad' series. Us dads need to support each other and your letter will help others see something in themselves, encourage them to talk about it which has the benefit normalising these feelings. This stuff is important. Thank you. 🙏

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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani's avatar

Super important! Thanks for being part of the greater mission!!!! Glad we found each other.

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Cory Checketts's avatar

This one hits close to home. My son is also 7 and is in The Between phase. It pains me to see him grow. I'm glad you're enjoying the most of this time. I feel like most dads want to rush through their kids' childhood so they have more time to golf.

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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani's avatar

Oh man, the center of venn diagram that is joy, wonder, sadness, and sorrow is such a complicated fucking place. But one we're luck to be in!

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Cory Checketts's avatar

Amen to that! It’s been a wild ride thus far.

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Marc Typo's avatar

Can’t read this without giving you your props man. A kid who is no rush to be anything but a kid speaks to the nurturing love you and your partner are providing. I wish boys never had to grow up so quickly. You’re doing great.

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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani's avatar

thanks man! and back at you!

One of the best pieces of parenting advice I've ever gotten is that it's our job to allow them to be exactly who they are, to provide guardrails for them to be them. But in the end, they have to be THEM, whoever that is.

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Dylan Macinerney's avatar

This is a great read - our kiddo is only 15 months and we're loving it, but you're getting me excited for the future!

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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani's avatar

Dude. It only gets better. Trust me. You'll hear a lot of "Yeah, but wait till he's three" or whatever but fuck all that. Each phase is better than the last.

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Dylan Macinerney's avatar

Love it. I'm so excited for the future!

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