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Dad, coach and athlete: three perspectives, one newsletter! Over the years I've learned that the best parents aren't born - they train. Authentic experiences, solutions, news, sports tips for tackling the daily challenges of every parent. In English & Italian. 🎁 Join now for "10 Game-Changing Parenting Tips" guide.

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5 scuse per non far faticare i tuoi figli (vuoi vedere che le usi tutte?)

PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #61 Free version, Dec 03-2025 🇬🇧 If you want to read this newsletter in English, scroll down, after the coffee! 🇮🇹 Ciao!L'altra sera stavo leggendo l'ultimo libro di Mario Calabresi, "Alzarsi all'alba", quando una frase mi ha colpito come un pugno nello stomaco. È di Veronica, giovane atleta paralimpica: "La fatica la devi adorare." Ho chiuso il libro e sono rimasto a fissare il soffitto. Adorare la fatica? In un mondo dove facciamo di tutto per evitarla ai nostri figli e...

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PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #60 Free version, Nov 05-2025 🇬🇧 If you want to read this newsletter in English, scroll down, after the coffee! 🇮🇹 Ciao!Hai mai notato come tuo figlio sembri più leggero, felice ed equilibrato dopo una bella partita o un allenamento? Non si tratta solo di scaricare le energie, c'è qualcosa di profondo che accade sotto la superficie. Oggi esploriamo come lo sport serva da potente scudo contro le sfide della salute mentale durante gli anni più vulnerabili dei tuoi figli,...

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PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #59 Free version, Oct 08-2025 🇬🇧 If you want to read this newsletter in English, scroll down, after the coffee! 🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti!Devo essere onesto con voi: questa newsletter nasce da un bisogno personale, non da una posizione di "esperto che ha tutte le risposte". Qualche mese fa vi ho parlato del perché ci arrabbiamo come genitori - la privazione del sonno, lo stress accumulato, la sensazione di essere irrispettati. Era più facile analizzare il problema che affrontarlo...

PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #58 Free version, Sept 24-2025 🇮🇹Se vuoi leggere questa newsletter in Italiano, scendi giù, dopo il caffè! 🇬🇧 Hi there! We're thinking about launching a podcast on family, sports and growth - because raising strong and happy kids is an adventure that's lived better in motion! 🏃♂️👨👩👧👦 Your answers will help us create content that truly speaks to your reality as a parent. It only takes 3 minutes!---> https://forms.gle/k2z57ugh8b6SA4jd9 Thank you very muchMarco, Paternaut...

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PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #57 Free version, Sept 3-2025 🇮🇹Se vuoi leggere questa newsletter in Italiano, scendi giù, dopo il caffè! 🇬🇧 Hey parentsWelcome back, everyone! I hope your August was filled with memorable moments (and survived chaos) with the kids at home. Today's topic hits close to home. A few months ago, my son took a spectacular tumble into our dining table. The result? Two stitches on his lip and a lost baby tooth. Could I have prevented it? Honestly, no. He was running, the table...

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PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #56 Free version, July 30-2025 🇮🇹Se vuoi leggere questa newsletter in Italiano, scendi giù, dopo il caffè! 🇬🇧 Hey parentsyou're at the airport gate, kids bouncing with excitement, when suddenly you realize you forgot the car seats for your rental car at the destination. Sound familiar? Summer family travel should be about creating magical memories, not surviving logistical nightmares. This is un update (summer edition) of my past newsletter #46 where I've refined our...

PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #55 Free version, July 2nd-2025 Se vuoi leggere questa newsletter in Italiano, scendi giù, dopo il caffè! 🇬🇧 Hey parentsDo you look at old photos and think "Who was that fit person?" You've given everything for your kids - energy, time, sleep, and yes, your physical fitness. It's what loving parents do. But now it's time to reclaim your wellness, not just for yourself, but to be the energetic parent your children deserve.Millions of parents worldwide are rediscovering...

PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #54 Free version, June 18h-2025 Se vuoi leggere questa newsletter in Italiano, scendi giù, dopo il caffè! 🇬🇧 Hey parentsI'm writing to you with legs that struggle to bend, aches here and there, and a heart so full it could explode. Last Saturday I crossed the finish line of The Wall Ultra - 113 KM along Hadrian's Wall in England. 16 hours and 23 minutes putting one foot in front of the other. Here you'll find: the statistics photos local newspaper article But here's the...

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PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #53 Free version, June 4th-2025 Se vuoi leggere questa newsletter in Italiano, scendi giù, dopo il caffè! 🇬🇧 Hey parentsPicture this: It's 5 AM, pitch dark outside, and while most sensible people are still in bed, I'm lacing up my running shoes. My friends think I'm crazy. But here's the thing: my early morning runs aren't really about fitness at all. They're about becoming a better parent when it matters most: during those chaotic evening hours when homework battles,...

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PATERNAUT NEWSLETTER #52 Free version, May 13th-2025 🇮🇹Se vuoi leggere questa newsletter in Italiano, scendi giù, dopo il caffè! 🇬🇧 Hey parentsI hope this newsletter finds you and your family thriving. Today, I'm writing with an important update about our Paternaut newsletter that I wanted to share personally with our community. 📆 Changes to Our Newsletter Schedule After much consideration, I've decided to transition our Paternaut newsletter from weekly to monthly. Starting next month, you'll...