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The Seven Ages of Dad

The Seven Ages of Dad

It’s fair to say that Dads go through many different ages, from the initial excitement and stresses of being a young father, through to the challenges of being a responsible parent to growing children, before taking on a role where they are more readily seen as Grandfathers first, and Dads second. At each of theseRead more:

Top 5 Apps for Fathers for 2012

Top 5 Apps for Fathers for 2012

Ways to make technology work for you as a dad. Sometimes it seems like modern technology is an enemy of good parenting and happy family life. Distractions are everywhere, and the impulse for the family to drop down online rabbit-holes and detach is ever-present. Still, modern technology is part of our lives, and it’s goingRead more:

Review of The Expectant Father

Review of The Expectant Father

It seems that for many of us men, we would rather read, or watch a video, in order to inform ourselves about things like pregnancy, childbirth, or fatherhood. We don’t tend to want to actually talk to other fathers and get their insight (yes, I know some of us do, but not nearly to theRead more:

Babies and Time with their Father: Is it a Need or an Option?

Father is considered to be the head of a family and every child looks forward to be like his father some day. Earlier fathers had little interaction with their children, but now this mindset is changing. Now it has been seen that fathers are equally interested in the upbringing and interests of their children. TheyRead more:

Paternal Bonding Through Baby Sign Language

Paternal Bonding Through Baby Sign Language

As a dad with a busy work schedule, I was constantly trying to find ways to make the most of the time I spent with my children as infants. I tried to cut my work schedule wherever I could, but it never seemed like it was enough. Even when I made the effort to setRead more:

Review of Wisdom of the Last Farmer

I’m a book addict. At any given time, I’m in the middle of a handful of books, both fiction and non-fiction, and reading is one of my favorite activities when I need some downtime. I’m also a pretty critical reader, perhaps because I’m a writer, and I usually have a good sense of whether I’llRead more:

Fathers Day Gift Ideas from Natural Papa

It’s almost that time! Need an idea for a Fathers Day gift for the man in your life? Of course, Fathers Day isn’t just about presents, so simply buying your dad or husband a gizmo won’t make him feel appreciated… But it certainly won’t hurt.Read more:

Two-fer Tuesday: Fresh Foods and Crazy Broads

Today’s Two-fer Tuesday picks come from Big Daddy Paul and Jack be Nimble:Read more:

Two-fer Tuesday: Dads and Toddlers, Tiger and Jesse

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a Two-fer, but I’m back on track now. My process for picking these is simple: Open up my feed reader (I love Feedly for RSS subscriptions), scan through my ‘fathers’ and ‘parenting’ folders, looking for gems to share with you. If you’ve got a favorite post IRead more:

Two-fer Tuesday: Better Citizens and Square Foot Gardening

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.Read more:

Tiny Commitments: A Daily Dad Schedule

Tiny Commitments: A Daily Dad Schedule

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 wifeRead more: