Growing up with a toxic father can have a devastating effect on anyone. You may be wondering constantly, even for years why your dad hates you. It may leave a person believing they were not good enough from as early as their childhood. Constant shouting and bouts of verbal abuse can have severe psychological effects …
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Why are baby showers female only? This is a question a lot of men (and women) ask today. There are many reasons for it and this is why I wrote a whole article about it. You want to get this topic right before you organize yours so you don’t end up with some unpleasant memories …
Setting up your baby registry and figuring out how to announce it on social media, e.g. Facebook, can leave you feeling uncomfortable. You might even feel that you’re coming across as greedy. The truth, however, is that many people prefer a gift registry to narrow down the items that are needed. While there’s no such …
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It’s only natural for your family and friends to expect a baby shower to be hosted when you’re pregnant. But, sometimes this doesn’t work out for a number of reasons and you may be wondering how to announce baby registry without a baby shower! By simply telling everyone you have a baby registry may come …
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Have you been giving some thought to having a third child? If you’re honest you may wonder if you’ll regret having a third? Or you might already have one and now you’re lamenting the decision? This is the dilemma my sister faced when she considered her third baby. I have learned a lot from her …
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If your child has recently been lucky enough to land their first acting role, you might be delighted and concerned at the same time. Delighted because their talent is finally being showcased and concerned because it raises the question if child actors go to school? I have great news for you: there are several options …
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Are you a father facing the prospect of your baby’s birth and you’re wondering if you should cut the umbilical cord, perhaps to meet expectations? When you feel you “should” be doing something it becomes a loaded question. Cutting the cord could be a symbolic gesture and while some fathers may want to perform this …
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Planning a baby shower includes considering a large number of factors. Therefore, it’s not an easy task to determine what the best time and day is for a baby shower. Evening functions can be stressful for the older folks while afternoons or mornings may be difficult for those who are working or have other commitments. …
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“I’ve told you a million times!” “Why don’t you listen to me!” “Stop doing that right this instant!” Does any of this ring a bell? If you’re anything like me, you’ve been on the receiving end, or the giving end of yelling. Let’s face it, the high emotion in yelling, the tremendous energy and the …
Do you think there’s a budding engineer in your child? Would you like to give them a headstart in the engineering world? Or would you only like to teach them a few skills that they could benefit from using? Engineering is a sought after profession across the world. We’re always going to need engineers, just …
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Biologically, just about anyone can be a father, but fatherhood is a different story. It’s a tale of epic proportions, a multitude of sacrifices and at the core of it all, love. Can you ever be fully prepared for fatherhood? No, but you can prepare for the challenge of fatherhood. Being a father is a …
Failure isn’t just part of life, it’s one of the most neglected, taboo subject on the planet. We don’t like talking about it, because failure hurts. And it hurts even more when we see our children experiencing it. There’s a helplessness that comes from watching your children struggle, stumble and fall. Maybe it’s because it conjures …
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As fathers, we are all unique and different. We all have different needs and see life in different ways. Our children are very similar in this sense. So where do we start when it comes to choosing a parenting style? Should we be hard on them? Should we be lenient and friendly? Should we allow …
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Taking your baby outdoors can be frustrating if they refuse to wear a hat, or continuously take it off. Spending the entire time outdoors can turn into a “put on-take off” battle between you and your toddler. It’s a battle I had with my little daughter until I learned a few easy steps. Today I’ll …
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Every child dreams. If you ask children what they want to become one day, and they’ll give you a relatively clear answer. I recently read an article where kids voted for their top jobs as adults. These ranged from dancers, in first place, all the way to becoming doctors in 15th spot. That’s a lot …
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Are you thinking about co-sleeping?Are you debating the pros and cons of trying it out?Is it as dangerous as social media, your friends and family and the internet make it out to be? You may have heard many arguments for and against co-sleeping. Regardless of where you stand, there’s a lot of emotion that comes …
The act of listening to podcasts with our ears is like watching TV and YouTube with our eyes. Podcasts provide you with news, shows by professional broadcasters from the likes of NPR, Harvard Business Review, BBC, just like TV does. You can also follow programs by individuals, some of the top ones being The Tim …
The stats about children playing outdoors is gloomy. In many parts of the UK, children spend less than 2 hours per week outdoors. It’s not much different over in the US, where the average child spends up to 8 hours behind a screen. In the past children grew up with the ability to process one …
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Trying to stay minimalistic when a baby joins the family can be challenging. They seem to need SO much stuff to keep them comfortable and parents sane! But, it’s possible to keep it simple and still give your baby everything they need. A minimalist baby registry is a good idea when you don’t want baby …
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There’s a fear deep in the heart of just about every loving parent on this planet. It’s something that isn’t spoken about, but it lingers like a shadow, playing on our fears and our doubts. “Am I doing enough for my children?”“Is what I’m doing making them smarter, or breaking them down in some way?” …
Meditation has many benefits. It helps you to stay calm during stressful situations (sound familiar, moms and dads out there?). You gain new perspectives on daily living and it even helps to increase your patience and tolerance. Anyone with a toddler in the house will know the value of this! Meditation for dads is one …
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In case you don’t feel like reading until the end, I’ll cut right to the chase. In the comparison of Mega Bloks vs Lego, the latter trumps the former in almost every way. When you purchase a Lego product, you’re purchasing the Lego promise too. It’s that simple. For a comprehensive look at both brands …
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One of the best Christian parenting books for dads and moms has got to be The Christian Parenting Handbook 50 Heart-Based Strategies for All Stages of Your Child’s Life by Scott Turansky. It offers 50 short chapters of practical ways to deal with all aspects of raising children. You’ll also learn how to keep sight …
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Every parent has to discipline their child once in a while. This is how our children learn what is good and bad behavior. But what happens when your toddler laughs when disciplined? This reaction can be frustrating especially when you’re feeling mad at him or her for doing something naughty. Toddlers have a mind of …
Are you thinking of having a third child? Many parents think of extending their family but decide to plan for it first. That’s why I’ve created a “should we have a third child quiz” so you can find out if you’re ready to have another baby. This is the quiz my sister used – she …
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Do men go to baby showers? Many people have been asking this question because times are changing. Traditionally, men weren’t invited to baby showers because it’s a female event. However, more people are starting to take part in any event regardless of what gender it’s intended for. Men, especially dads, want to be a part …
Do you want to get the most out of your baby registry? Then perhaps the baby registry hacks I’ve put together will help you along the way. I enjoyed selecting the items my daughter would get to use when she came into this world. Baby registries are fun and they’re not simply for the moms …
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As a man, I knew exactly the right qualities I would need in a woman if I wanted to have children with her one day. I wanted a woman who would have the type of characteristics that would raise strong, kind, and independent children. Fortunately, I was blessed with a woman that has the qualities …
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How many times have you heard people saying stay at home dads are losers? As a father myself who is fortunate to be a stay at home dad, I’m aware of this talk. I used to get mad about it but now, two years down the line, I can honestly say it’s one of the …
It’s time to plan your baby shower and you’ve been advised to put together a list of all the baby goodies you would like gifted. Putting together a baby registry is fun and easy. But what do you say in your baby registry greeting to family and friends or guests without seeming greedy? Everybody who …
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If you’ve recently gone through a divorce or a separation from your partner, you’ll undoubtedly be considering the co-parenting option. Since it’s a messy process, you want to cheer up sometimes – here are my co-parenting quotes that should make you feel positive, wise, or just simply smile. These will help you get through the …
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