Surreal, fascinating, ineffable, sacred – fatherhood. Almost 5 years on and these emotions remain unrivalled. Watching her sleep remains an idyllic moment – to think that we had the fortune of bringing her into the world, the responsibility of shaping her future, instilling values and permeating joy. She is mischievous, pushes the boundaries, can be mildly vengeful but there is something about her; my unconditional love for has led to new depths of tolerance.
Read MoreThe internet offers anything and everything. This can be a good thing and this can be a bad thing. The internet can bring education, wholesome entertainment, and awareness to people and it can also bring out the dark side of humanity. We can use the internet for positive things and we can use the internet for negative things. As conscious adults and caregivers and parents of children, we need to educate the youth and children on how to successfully interact with technology. The following tips are designed to help you monitor your child's internet activity, so they have the best chances of staying safe online.
Read MoreMy family and I love taking holidays. It wasn't long ago when we planned our first beach holiday. My daughter was big enough to be excited about it and we were all looking forward to the sunshine, beach and ocean time. That was the idea, at least. It didn't go exactly according to plan. Just before leaving my daughter got sick and I caught a fever. We spent the first half of our ten-day trip recovering. And this is where I learnt a valuable lesson about the ocean. In many ways, spending time on the beach facilitated our healing.
Read MoreMany dads struggle with the first few weeks, months and even years of being a dad. It is a strange and very compelling experience that is unique to each dad. This article is to help you transition from a husband /partner to a fully fledged dad and beyond. Every family dynamic is unique but there are a few important things every new dad can do to facilitate the process, get involved and provide that all important break for new mum.
Read MoreCollege can be a fascinating experience. Exploring the campus, making new friends, juggling academics and extracurriculars, living in a dorm, etc., sound really exciting. But it can be equally nerve-wracking if you feel homesick and you’re a thousand miles away from the comfort of your home. Unfortunately, my son was down with homesickness for the first few weeks of his freshman year.
Read MoreHealth is everything. To enjoy life to its fullest you need to be healthy. A great way to stay healthy and have fun at the same time is to play sports and games that are good for you. The next big question that comes to mind is that what games you should play. So we have prepared a list of some sports and games that you should check out.
Read MoreWhether you're trying to make sure your family stays toasty in the winter or are looking to keep them comfortable in the summer, a ventilation system in your home is a vital part of everyday life. When these systems start acting up, it can feel overwhelming to fix. If you're worried about pollution inside or you're experiencing a more obvious fault in your home ventilation system, there are a few things to consider before you call in your local HVAC specialist.
Read MoreThe phrase "young kids at home" tends to go hand in hand with "we're not sleeping well." Between midnight feedings, potty-training accidents, nightmares, teenager mischief, and bouts of the stomach flu, it might feel like you'll never get a full night's sleep again. Unfortunately, you have a job, which means you need to function even when your family isn’t sleeping well. Don't despair, Dad. There are a few tips you can incorporate to get a little closer to those coveted seven to nine hours a night that experts recommend––yes, it’s possible
Read MoreIn the mid 90’s, I grew up an avid gamer. In the age of the arcade game, I would scour my usual haunts for opponents to “play for quarters” (a double-down investment where your opponent uses a quarter to play and pays you a quarter if you win). Before the rise of the internet and the subsequent explosion of multiplayer games, I sat home mastering the single-player button mashes and game codes that will forever be attached to my childhood.
Read MoreAs Einstein once described, playing is a form of research. And for children it is the most important form of research and preparation for life. Every toy is a child’s portal to new discoveries, and that’s why it’s important....
Read MoreHere is your daily dose of ADORABLE! Greg Wickherst is a single Dad from Colorado who was faced with a conundrum upon splitting from his 3-year-old daughter’s mother over a year ago.
Read MoreThe late-night host’s admission that daughter Winnie Rose was conceived via a surrogate will help remove the shroud of secrecy and judgment that surrounds infertility. In his popular “Thank You Notes” segment on a recent episode, Jimmy Fallon wrote the following note to Prince George.....
Read MoreWhat you don't know about a GentleBirth Dad. You hear a lot of Moms on pregnancy forums throwing out comments about how their partners will act in labor. Examples being “I hope he doesn’t annoy me” or "faint”: These are rarely concerns GentleBirth Moms have regarding the abilities...
Read MoreWe teach them to look both ways before they cross the street, not to stick metal things in the electrical outlet and not to give personal information to strangers. As a parent encountering body image issues, “Don’t go down the alley!” becomes “That scale doesn’t define you!”
Read MoreShould your newborn be expected to sleep through the night? No! You should not expect your newborn baby to sleep through the night when you bring him or her home from the hospital. Newborns are not meant to sleep through the night and they are most certainly not meant to have feedings withheld in order to try to achieve that goal.
Read MoreWSJ recently featured an article in their “Venture Capitalist Dispatch” blog titled The ‘Quantified Baby’: Rest Devices Aims to Popularize Wearable Infant Monitor.” The blog post described a new wearable physiological baby-monitoring device that is set to hit markets in 2014.
Read MoreTypically, the idea of time falling back an hour leaves one feeling happy and excited for that extra hour of sleep. For all you parents who know better I can see you shaking your heads. This time of year brings cooler weather, costumes and candy and this is just the prequel to the rest of the holiday season.
Read MoreOctober is national SIDS awareness month and although it’s being highlighted this month, it’s important to stay educated and diligent all year. Here are tips, guidelines and recommendations to keep your little ones safe and reduce the occurrence of SIDS.
Read MoreA great way to get started, trouble shoot and prevent small milestones or issues from becoming big sleep roadblocks is to tackle questions and problems right when they arise. Join our sleep expert from Anytime Sleep Consulting for "Free Question Friday" and knock out those sleep issues today!
Read MoreTrue or False? Sleep training is just leaving your child to cry by itself. The answer to this myth is in fact FALSE. Sleep Training is a multi-layered process of helping to teach your child how to sleep uninterrupted all night long as well as take consistently long daily naps.
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