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The Consistent Imbalance of Parenting

July 18, 2019

Children need to know that they don’t have the power over the decision-making and that they don’t need to worry about what’s for dinner, when to bathe, when to play. All they need to do is rely on his/her parent to take care of the hard stuff. Trouble comes if they’re given decision-making power over you, and they’ll test us. They’ll test us every single day. They can be encouraged to have a choice, but not the ability to make decisions over what the ...

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Do Horses Have Bones? 11 Bizarre Bedtime Questions from My Daughter

March 28, 2019

My daughter’s bedtime is always a great time to settle down, process the day, and answer any lingering questions she’s thought about while playing in the park or chatting with her pre-school friends. They don’t always make a lot of sense, but I guess she has to figure ...

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The REAL Man’s Guide to Being a Father

February 15, 2019

There’s been a lot of talk about manliness, what’s expected of us and brands telling me how I should behave. As a man (I checked) and a dad, I wanted to share a quick guide to make sure my fellow manly men don’t get confused. 1. You are in charge of how your kids see you. Make ...

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Why New Dads Make the Best Employees

July 30, 2018

Becoming a father has been an incredible experience so far. It’s truly amazing to create a person that finds you simultaneously fascinating, infuriating, hilarious, and nurturing. In addition to my new home-life challenges and constant rewards, my work-life has improved. I’m more focused on my ...

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Building Your Kid’s Best Day with ParticipACTION

January 19, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ParticipACTION . All opinions are 100% mine. I’m going to keep this post nice and short. Mainly so that you’ve got less reason to stay sitting and more to get up. This year, I’m making a conscious effort to move more, eat a ...

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Should Mum Always Be Bad Cop?

December 10, 2017

A theme has developed as part of our ever-changing family dynamic. My wife is the one who administers the medicine while our daughter squirms like an otter. She also seems to be the one blowing baby’s nose, cutting nails, and wrestling to get her curly hair into bunches, which look ...

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10 Things They Never Teach You About Toddlers

October 12, 2017

Every parent-to-be buys all the books, attends the classes, and gets many lengthy life lessons from all manner or relatives, coworkers and passers-by. However, there’s nothing in What to Expect When You’re Expecting about how to style an angry toddler’s hair in the way ...

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Why Kids Need a Role Model

September 23, 2017

It’s all too easy to fall into routines and daily habits that form into ‘just the way we are’. In the schoolyard and beyond, it’s easy to succumb to the influence of those around us. How we talk, act, and behave toward each other can be a direct result of what we learn. Spending time ...

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Meet Other Moms with the Peanut App

July 31, 2017

Being a parent can be a lonely lifestyle. Sure you exchange pleasantries with other parents at the park or when your child shares, waves at, or accosts another, but it’s often hard to meet people to talk to when you’re only company is a baby. Some clever and opportunistic ...