These are all of my latest posts in chronological orders, hope you enjoy and get some use out of them!
Oh boy… (or girl).
The baby’s coming any day now. You can’t stop it or delay it.
So you better be ready!
At some point between 32-35 weeks pregnant, you should pack your hospital go-bag so you’re ready to run out the door should baby decide to make his or her grand entrance.
(It’s always at least somewhat unexpected, so it pays to be prepared ahead of time.)
But what should actually be in daddy’s hospital survival kit? What should dad pack in the hospital go-bag?
It must be tough to be a baby or a toddler and not be able to reach the dinner table!
Luckily, there are plenty of nifty devices they can sit down in and enjoy a meal as part of the family.
If you’re a new parent, or maybe just a rusty one, you might be wondering about the two most common options (outside of stacking phone books on a chair):
What’s the difference between a high chair vs a booster seat?
One of my favorite ways to organize your child’s artwork is to turn some of it into an amazing keepsake.
Sure, you can take one of the best pieces and frame it.
Or you could take 20-30 at a time and turn them into a beautiful, hardbound photo book.
The two best done-for-you services to accomplish this are easily Artkive and Plum Print.
They’re similar in a lot of ways, and both are great, but there are a few key differences to consider if you’re trying to choose between Artkive vs Plum Print.
Woohoo! Congrats! You’re having a baby!
You’re understandably super excited, and possibly super overwhelmed by all of the choices that you suddenly have available to you. There are just so many decisions, like:
That last question seems to have an especially large number of options, so let’s take a look at two of the most common sleeping options for newborns: Mini-cribs and bassinets.
They can both be great options if you are looking for a smaller alternative. Perhaps you’re limited on space, or you plan to have your baby sleep in your room and need something that will fit near your bed.
In this article, I want to break down the differences between a mini-crib vs. a bassinet and help you decide which one is right for you; and it might be both!
Congratulations! You have a new baby on the way!
This is an exciting time, and it’s also a time for a lot of planning and decisions, like:
Today, there seem to be so many options of where your new baby can sleep.
If you plan to have your baby sleep in your room at first, have a small nursery, or your new baby will be sharing his room with a sibling, then you may have already considered some options for small spaces, like the cradle and the mini-crib.
In this article, I want to break down the differences between a mini-crib vs. cradle and help you decide which one is right for you; and it might be both! So…what is the difference between a mini-crib vs. cradle?
It’s time for dads to do more.
Don’t get me wrong; this generation of dads is the most involved and engaged we’ve ever seen (here are some cool dad statistics to prove it).
But the numbers don’t lie, and the truth is that the division of labor in most households still falls mostly on women — even working moms.
The benefits of dads doing more chores around the house are proven and undeniable. The example you set for your kids is overwhelmingly positive and has a big impact on the way they view relationships when they grow up.
Besides, pitching in more often is the right thing to do, and it makes you a better man and a better dad.
Here’s a list of typical chores dads do or can help out with. Man chores, you might call them!
So you’re getting ready to bring your new baby home.
(Or maybe you’re just planning way ahead. Good for you!)
A common question I see all the time from new parents is:
Do I need a crib AND a bassinet? What’s the difference?
The kitchen might be the room if your home that’s full of the MOST dangerous stuff for a baby.
We’re talking:
And the list goes on!
For that reason, the kitchen should be high on your list when it comes to baby proofing.
But how do you baby proof the oven drawer? (Also known as the stove drawer or broiler drawer, it’s the little metal compartment that slides out from the bottom of your oven.)
Parenting isn’t all that hard.
(Sarcasm incoming!)
There’s really nothing to it except:
You know. Just those couple of little things.
And when it comes to getting your child to do, or not do, the things you need them to on their way to becoming fully-functioning and healthy adults, you often need a two-pronged approach.
You can use rewards, and you can use punishments or consequences.
You might have guessed from the name of my blog, but I think dads are super important.
And it’s not just me! The science and data backs me up pretty well.
So if you’re looking for some fatherhood statistics that show why dads matter, or just some fun facts and data on the importance and impact of fathers, look no further.