As a girl dad of two (currently 5 and 11), I’ve been through this exact “4T vs. 4” struggle more times than I care to admit, and I’ve learned the hard way that there are some small but important differences between the two.
Evan Porter
Things I’ll Teach My First Kid (or, 14 Reasons Why I Suck)
When I found out, I was holding a six-pack of beer. “I’m pregnant,” she said. Words I knew would be coming one day soon, but not this soon. I always pictured hearing them on a sunny front porch, wind gently rocking a wooden swing back and forth. Or something like that. And there’d be music. … Read more
The number of new dads with postpartum depression is way worse than we thought
Having a baby is a lot harder than many of us want to admit.
You’ve undoubtedly heard of postpartum depression, typically thought of as a major risk for new moms due to hormonal changes and the overall strain of motherhood.
But a new study just suggested that serious depression after the birth of a child is affecting dads, too — and at way higher rates than we initially thought.
New Report Finds 3 Things All Dads Should Do To Give Your Child a Boost in Life
Dads matter.
But if you’re here, you probably already knew that.
The good news is that a new study out of the University of Leeds has not only demonstrated just how beneficial an engaged dad really is for children’s outcomes in life…
… it also highlights a few key things all dads can do starting from the baby years, to give their kids the best chance later in life.
Let’s explore!
Watch a Dad and His Identical Twin Hilariously Confuse Baby in Viral Video
Playing with babies is so fun. Everything is magical to them. Show them a block and then hide it behind your back. They’ll be amazed! Pull a quarter out of their ear. Astonished! But have you ever seen adult twins interacting with babies? If not… you’re missing out! Dad Stephen Ratpojanakul, who is a twin … Read more
Dad Sparks Viral Debate When He Claims He Doesn’t “Help” His Wife with Chores
Maybe you’ve seen the clip by now.
If not, you’re in for a treat!
Meet J.R. Minton, a Texas UPS driver who’s taking the internet by storm with his hilarious TikTok video about domestic responsibilities.
In the video, which has racked up over 7 million views, J.R. proudly declares that he doesn’t “help” his wife with household chores.
“I don’t help my wife cook. I don’t help her clean, do laundry, take care of the kids – none of that,” he says with a grin.
A Viral Reddit Thread Reveals the Brutal Truth About Men & Loneliness
Have you ever wanted to ask a bunch of men a question and get an honest, no-holds-barred answer?
OK, maybe not — but if you have, that’s where the Reddit community r/AskMen comes in.
One woman recently took to the subreddit to ask a piercing question:
““I’m worried about men’s mental health,” user venusemerald2 wrote. “Men, who do you confide in 100%?”
The top answer, and the ensuing discussion below, was absolutely shocking and heartbreaking.
Are Baby Wipes Bad for Your Face? (Adult & Infants Explained)
In our house, we use baby wipes for EVERYTHING.
Changing diapers? Obviously.
Wiping down the counter? Check.
Scrubbing a juice spill out of the sofa? Check!
But a lot of new parents find themselves wondering if there are any no-nos for baby wipes. Like:
Can you use baby wipes on your or baby’s face? Are baby wipes bad for your adult face?
Why Your Baby REALLY Hates The Bassinet (4 Fixes to Try)
When you bring your newborn home for the first time, it’ll probably be a pretty big challenge getting him or her to sleep.
In fact, brand new babies usually only sleep for 2-4 hours at a time — if you’re lucky! There are tons of factors that can interrupt even those limited stretches of sleep.
So if your newborn baby hates the bassinet, the place they’re SUPPOSED to sleep at first, it can be really frustrating.
9 Fun Things for Bored Parents to Do During Sports Practice
Once your kids reach a certain age, there’s a good chance they’ll want to get involved in organized sports.
And if they want to, you should let them! Participating in sports helps kids develop physically and emotionally while teaching valuable life skills.
(If you don’t let the competitiveness get out of hand, that is.)
There’s just one problem: Endless practices.
Our girls are in sports practice and swimming lessons around 4-5 days a week right now, for anywhere from 45 minutes to 90 minutes at a time.
Usually, we’re expected to stick around. But between you and me… that gets a little boring. I like to watch practice when I can, but sometimes it feels like there might be other ways for me to use that time.
So I put together a list of fun things parents can do during sports practice!
(Other than screwing around on your phone, of course. All of the activities I’ve listed below have some kind of upside or positive effect on your well-being.)
