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Two-fer Tuesday: Better Citizens and Square Foot Gardening

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This week’s Two-fer Tuesday links cover two topics near and dear to me: gardening and self-improvement. Both posts come from dads, and I think they’re deserving of a read, a share, and some comments.
Plus, a newly widowed father and his daughter needs your help, so please open your hearts and wallets to them.

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Tiny Commitments: A Daily Dad Schedule

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Over the last couple of months, I’ve been noticing the tendency in myself to easily make time for a quick phone call or email during my day if it’s work related, but a reluctance to be able to fit in some of the more important things every day, such as really connecting with my wife [...]

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All Work and No Play Makes Dad a Glum Chum

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“Dad is sad.
Very, very sad.
He had a bad day.
What a day dad had!” – Dr. Seuss
Sometimes I feel that way – and then I feel bad for letting it affect how I interact with my kids. If I’m stressed, they can see it. If I’m burned out, it shows.
We forget sometimes, that with the responsibilities [...]

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Why Dads Need to Dig in the Dirt

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Dads need to dig in the dirt, to plant trees, to find worms, and to grow low-hanging fruit for their kids. Here’s why.
There’s a really nice dad in my neighborhood. A dad who has the time of day for his kids; he speaks gently – it’s obvious how much he loves and respects them. I’m [...]

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Natural Fatherhood: My Credo

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I’ve had a number of dads (and moms) ask me why I choose to use the term ‘natural fatherhood’, as opposed to just fatherhood or parenting. One of the first things I bring up is the idea of natural parenting – a parenting style that fits closely with my personal ideals.
Everyone defines it a bit [...]

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Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Adam Pedley

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10 Questions for Homebirth Dads with Adam Pedley
Adam Pedley is a father of 2 boys and is in the business of helping others. One of the support groups he runs with his wife is Home Birth My Birth.
1. Why did you choose homebirth?
Well, I didn’t choose homebirth, my wife did. My wife [...]

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Gift Ideas for Dads from Natural Papa

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I know what you’re thinking – “You recently recorded your Thanksgiving Thoughts video, in which you said:
“Too often we are focused on stuff, and yet that stuff is just that: stuff. It won’t make us happier, it won’t make us more successful, and it won’t make us better husbands, wives, or parents.”
And now you’re giving [...]

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New Dads, Dads-to-Be, Got a Question?

New dads, dads-to-be, got a question? on 12seconds.tv
I’d like to know what questions you have about being a dad, about fatherhood, about relationships, or parenting in general. Leave me a comment or email me at derek (at) naturalpapa.com.

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Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Jerry Shannon

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10 Questions for Homebirth Dads with Jerry Shannon
Jerry is a graduate student in Geography at the University of Minnesota and an active dad of two sons. His wife Sarah helps lead the local chapter of the International Cesarean Network (ICAN).
1. Why did you choose homebirth?
We chose homebirth because it was the only situation that we [...]

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Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Jason Palmer

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10 Questions for Homebirth Dads with Jason Palmer
Jason Palmer is the husband of Marisa, who blogs at Mama Needs A Hobby. Jason is a hard worker, skateboarder and loving dad to 2 little ones – a hospital birth and a home birth v/hbac.
1. Why did you choose homebirth?
My wife felt very strongly [...]

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