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Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 40m

The legacy you leave starts with the choices you make when no one’s watching.

Integrity at home matters more than influence online. Be honest in small things. Be faithful in quiet moments. Because the version of you your family sees behind closed doors is the one they’ll remember forever.

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2h

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! 👇

Not every day feels like a win.
But even the hard days are holy ones. 🙏

#RealDadMoment #DadLife #FatherhoodUnfiltered

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 5h

𝗗𝗮𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆?

Mine: My 1-year-old blew me a kiss today. 🥹💛
— Doesn’t get better than that.

#DadLifeMoments #FatherhoodJoy #DadHighlight

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 8h

If you’d rather face work problems than family problems…
that’s a warning sign. 🚨

- Love takes time. Presence takes effort.

#LeadingAtHome #PurposeDrivenDad #FamilyMan

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 11h

DAY 21 of 30: Dad Leadership in Action 👊
Spiritual leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. 🙏

Follow for more reminders that your family doesn’t need a perfect dad — they need a present one. 🙏
Faith-filled leadership starts with simply showing up.

#DadLeadership #Day21of30

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Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 12h

Being a father means learning to lead through listening.

Sometimes your wife or kids don’t need advice—they just need your ears. Listening says, “You matter.” It builds trust, respect, and safety. Great dads don’t always fix—they often just understand.

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re too busy to talk to God, you’re too busy to lead your family.

Your strength doesn’t come from grind—it comes from grace. Every great dad needs quiet time in prayer, not just for his family, but for his heart. Because when you kneel before God, you stand taller before life.

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 1d

You’ll never regret time spent with the people who call you ‘Dad.’ 💛
— Make space for family. God gave them to you for a reason.

#FamilyTime #QualityTime #GratefulDad

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 1d

Marriage tip that always works:
Don’t ask ‘what’s for dinner?’
Ask ‘how can I help?’ 🍽️🔥

#MarriageTip #HusbandLife #MarriageAdvice

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 1d

Running a business is tough… Running a family at the same time?
That’s real leadership. 💪👨‍👦

#WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurDad #LeadingAtHome

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 1d

DAY 20 of 30: Dad Leadership in Action 👊
👊 Chasing your dream teaches them to chase theirs.

Follow for more reminders that pursuing your dreams is part of leading your family. 👊
Because one day, your kids won’t just remember what you said — they’ll remember how you went for it.

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Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 1d

Speak peace even when you feel pressure.

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 1d

Your tone shapes your home.
You can say the right thing the wrong way and still wound the people you love. Leadership in the home isn’t just about what you say—it’s how you say it. A calm voice turns conflict into conversation. A gentle word turns tension into trust.

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Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

That’s the kind of leadership that leaves your wife secure, not scared.

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

Every great husband knows love isn’t about control, it’s about covering.
When you lead with love, you don’t dominate your home; you protect it. You guide with gentleness, not fear. You speak truth with grace. Love covers, uplifts, and restores.

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Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

Mission Status: COMPLETE ✅
Memories Made: INFINITE ♾️

#DadLife #PlayfulParenting #FamilyTime

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

When your kids become your new phone designers 😂📱

#FamilyFun #ParentingHumor #DadMode

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

If your kids learned manhood from you today…
What would they believe?

#FamilyMan #FaithDrivenMan #ManhoodDefined

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

DAY 19 of 30: Dad Leadership in Action 👊
💸 Your kids learn money habits from YOU.

Follow for more reminders that leadership starts in the small things — even how you spend. 💰
Every purchase teaches your kids something… make sure it’s worth learning.

#DadLeadership #Day19of30

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Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

Every conversation, every prayer, every example—it’s all training for the world ahead.

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 2d

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀—i𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀.
Your job isn’t to shield them from every hardship, but to equip them to face it with faith, courage, and wisdom. You can’t control their future—but you can prepare them for it.

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Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 3d

𝗗𝗔𝗗 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞:
Even a YouTube quiz can turn into quality time.

#FamilyBonding #FunDadMoments #DadLife

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 3d

No one hands you a manual for marriage.
No blueprint for fatherhood.

💭 We’re all figuring it out — but you don’t have to do it alone.

#HusbandLeadership #DadLife #FamilyMan

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 3d

My daughter made a mistake…
and turned it into something beautiful.

#ParentingGoals #FamilyMan #RaisingHearts

Thomas Wilcox Family Man @thomaswilcox.bsky.social · 3d

DAY 18 of 30: Dad Leadership in Action 👊
Want more peace at home? Start by listening. 👂

Follow for more lessons on leading your family with humility, patience, and real connection — not just lectures. ❤️
The best dads don’t just speak wisdom… they listen first.

#DadLeadership #Day18of30

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