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The New Father: Wrapping up the First Year
As my wife and I were working on invitations to our son’s first birthday party, neither of us could believe that nearly a year had already gone by since rushing to the hospital in the middle of the night, hoping and praying that there were no complications during the delivery, and getting to see and [...] Continue reading
The New Father: Time to Eat Some Real Food
Four or five months ago, my wife and I started adding solid foods to my son’s diet. Even though the “solid” food is really just watered-down mush, I was a little apprehensive about feeding it to my son because I was worried he would choke. Simply, I just didn’t know if he was ready for [...] Continue reading
The New Father: Christmas Shopping for Your Baby
Christmas music, trees, and decorations are taking over stores across the nation, a constant reminder that we all better start making our shopping lists before it’s too late. Unfortunately, this can be stressful, turning many people into grouchy grinches for the holiday season. This has happened to me a time or two, but this year [...] Continue reading
The New Father: Teething
About a month ago, my son got his first two teeth, both in the front on the bottom, like upside-down buck teeth. He’s about as cute as he can be when he wrinkles up his nose and smiles, showing off those tiny, pearly whites. But even though the result is cute, teething can be a [...] Continue reading
Best Strollers for Your Child, Top Factors to Consider
I have learned that there are few things that my son likes more than taking a ride in the stroller. The wind, sunshine, and noise, watching people and things pass by, he loves it all. Anytime he’s in a bad mood, a ride in the stroller can usually turn it around. Plus, lugging my son [...] Continue reading
The New Father: He’s on the Move. Time to Baby Proof
My son is almost nine months old. For a while, he was content with staying wherever I sat him down. Then, after reaching for things, tipping over, and continuing to reach for them, he eventually learned to roll. This tended to frustrate him, since most of what he wanted to get to was in front [...] Continue reading
The New Father: All About Car Seats
One of the most terrifying drives of my life was the drive home from the hospital when I had my son in the car for the first time. Never in my life had I carried more precious cargo. He seemed so fragile, so vulnerable. I wasn’t too concerned about my ability to keep the car [...] Continue reading
The New Father: Vacationing With the Baby
Parenting is work, and working people need vacations. Sure, it’s a labor of love, but it’s still nice to get away from the homestead once in a while. However, having a 24-hour-a-day babysitter to watch your baby while you’re away can be expensive, especially when added to the already substantial cost of a vacation. And [...] Continue reading
The New Father: Social Media Sites for Parents
Parents love to talk about their kids, and social media sites are avenues for parents to tell stories and share pictures with everyone they know. For most people, Facebook is the first thing that comes to mind when talking about social media. The problem is that many parents on Facebook tend to overdo it, dumping [...] Continue reading
The New Father: Babies Rack Up Credit Card Rewards
As a parent, I find that I spend a lot of money on my son. Most of what I buy is what I consider the basics, like formula, diapers, baby food, and clothes. But I also buy him a lot of things to help him learn, and things that are just for fun. As I [...] Continue reading