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Should You Take Advice from Other Dads?
There are many books, articles, blog posts, and experts out there, all of which can provide a wealth of knowledge. However, there are some things you won’t fully grasp without experience, whether it’s your own, or someone else’s. The question is: should you take advice from other dads? Yes, you absolutely should. Experienced fathers can…
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Stay in Shape, Dads!
Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing someone who is fit. Not necessarily buff, but that’s good too. I mean being in shape, feeling good, and being happy with what you see. If you can look in the mirror and be happy with what’s looking back at you, it’s definitely a great feeling. However, staying…
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Something I Observed at the Park
This morning, I took my son to the park. We ran around, climbed, and played on the equipment. As always, it was a ton of fun. At one point, I noticed a couple of other kids playing with someone who looked like their grandma. A few minutes later, a man showed up, and it was…
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The First Time he Used Chopsticks
This moment is from a few days ago. I had worked an 11-hour shift at the hospital. It wasn’t too crazy, but definitely a tiring day, both mentally and physically. The easiest thing to do was to go home, eat something quickly, and then crash out on the bed. However, I’d been aching to do…
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Being Prepared in the Delivery Room
Obviously, the main people to worry about in the delivery room are the mother and, once they are born, the baby. In this post, I’ll focus on what the dad needs in the delivery room. You will likely be at the hospital or birthing center for several days, so it’s imperative to be prepared. Remember,…
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Feeling Jealousy
So, this may sound strange at first, but just hear me out. For full disclosure, I never felt the emotion discussed in this post when my kiddo was born. On the contrary, I enjoyed watching the attention he received because I knew he was well loved by so many people, whether it was my wife…
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Exhausted, But Present
As someone who consistently works 50-60 hours per week, in addition to having numerous other projects and interests, I certainly understand not having much free time. I also understand the feeling of being exhausted and just wanting to lie down. When you become a father, it’s not as easy, because a small child depends on…
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The Baby Comes Home
The last time you left home, it was probably just you and your wife/partner alone. Now, after two or three days, or however long the hospital stay was, you are walking down to your car, buckling your infant into their car seat, and driving home for the first time with baby in tow. During the…
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Fun Times
Just sharing some photos from a fun weekend! Thank you Smooth Alpaca Adventures in Golden, CO!
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