Tag: writing
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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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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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More Than a Provider
For a long time, fathers were simply looked at as providers. They were someone who paid the bills, provided safety and security, worked long hours, and kept everything moving forward. If time permitted, they may spend a few minutes with the kiddos before everyone goes to bed. Fathers loved their children but may not have…
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A Father’s Fear
Growing up, I always remembered not fearing death. It’s not that I didn’t want to live; I just never worried or even thought about not being here any longer. After becoming a father, these thoughts changed drastically. I now have a fear of dying, but not so much for myself. If I’m here one day…
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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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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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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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