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Man to Father: The Quiet Transition
It doesn’t happen at the same time for everyone. For some, it’s the moment they find out their spouse is pregnant. For others, it occurs during labor, or when they first set eyes on their newborn. Still, for others, it may happen the first night they stay up trying to put their baby to sleep,…
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Can You Be Tired if You’re Not a Parent?
This has always been a bit of a pet peeve of mine, both before we had a child and even now. There is a mindset many parents have: you can’t complain about being tired if you don’t have kids. Childless people have no idea what being tired is. I’m going to call BS on this.…
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When to Take Your Newborn Out Into the Public
I mean, unless, you had your baby at home, they are already born in a public place. In all seriousness, though, you don’t have to wait that long to begin taking them out. My wife and I are outgoing people who love to travel and go out to restaurants. Therefore, we couldn’t wait to start…
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An Important Lesson in Fatherhood
Becoming a dad doesn’t come with a manual. One day, life is normal—and the next, you’re holding a tiny human who depends on you for everything. At first, you think your job is to have all the answers. To be strong. To never mess up. But the truth is, the first real lesson of fatherhood…
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Time Management
No matter where you are in life, time management is essential to get ahead. While we have so many more resources at our disposal, (i.e. phones, internet, podcasts) there are also many more distractions. As a new father, your baby will require much of your time, especially if you are a present father. Time management…
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Preventing Burnout as a New Dad
Being a father is rewarding and a great gift. The time you get to spend with your kiddos should truly be treasured, because these moments fly by quickly. A major reality that is often ignored is burnout for new fathers. This is generally from sleep deprivation, pressure to provide, and loss of personal time. While…
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5 Mistakes New Dads Make
Okay, so I plan to do more of these types of posts, but for now, I’ll focus on 5 common mistakes new fathers can make. By the way, I make mistakes as a father too. Everyone does. So, this is definitely not meant to be a holier-than-thou post. That being said, hopefully these types of…
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The Little Things That Get You Excited!
Before, you became a father, you were propbably excited about certain things like getting a raise/promotion at work, getting to eat your favorite meal, watching your team win the big game, or hanging out with your buddies. While those things may still excite you, there will be a whole other realm of things that will…
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Everything At Once, or Taking Shifts?
As a father, you and your spouse, or partner, will have to work together to get the best results as far as taking care of the baby and yourselves. The main question is whether it’s better to handle things at once or use the shift method. In some cases, this may be situational, however, much…
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Do I Give Up My Hobbies?
Becoming a dad changes you in many ways. One major thing that changes is your schedule. Many tasks, activities, errands, and hobbies have to be done around the kids’ schedules. In order to be a present father, you have to prioritize your kiddos; that’s a given. However, when it comes to being a present parent…
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