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How To Teach A Toddler To Use Tools: A Dad’s Guide

I love to work with my hands. What dad doesn’t, right? There is something about thinking up a project, getting the necessary materials together, and working through it until you get the final product that you want. Now that my oldest son is no longer an infant and is instead a great big toddler, he […]

A Guide To A Father’s Role With A Newborn

Having a baby, whether it is your first, or your fifth, is a jarring experience. It is at once both the beautiful and visceral moment of your life, full of blood, sweat, tears and a love that you never thought you could feel. But, now that the deed is done and you have a little […]

Early Bonding Tips for Dads and their Newborn Baby

New mums have been bonding for the past nine months with their child, however dads can often find this difficult to do. The first few weeks are often also made difficult by the number of visitors you have, and all of a sudden dad will feel like he hasn’t bonded. Here we have some bonding […]

The Father’s Job During Delivery: A Guide

So you and your girl are expecting a baby? Awesome! There is no job on this planet quite like being a dad. I’ve been in your shoes, several times actually. You’re excited, you’re thrilled, I get it. But have you given any thought to the actual, um, birth of your child? Have you taken the […]

What Needs to be Inside a Hospital Bag for Dad?

One of the most important things an expectant mum will have to do is to pack her hospital bag. A lot of focus is placed on this, and she will have spent many weeks packing and unpacking to bag to make sure she has everything she needs. But what about a hospital bag for dad?A […]

The Best Way To Hike With Kids: A Father’s Guide

There is something about taking a hike and being in nature that just automatically brings peace and calm to my mind and spirit. And, let’s be honest, with young kids at home, I need all the inner peace I can get! But I have often wondered if my children would enjoy the woods as much […]

A Father’s Guide To Find Balance In Life

There is no higher calling in this world than fatherhood. Being there for your children day in and day out, changing diapers, solving problems, playing…every single facet of the job is important. However, in our modern society it has become increasingly difficult to focus just on your family. Almost every father is asking the same […]

What do You Need to Buy for Your New Dad Survival Kit?

Dads play an important role in bringing up a child. However, because they haven’t given birth like the mother, building a connection between dad and child can take a little longer. To help with that, a dad survival kit is a great tool to use, giving dad a few things to get his relationship on […]