I am so mad all of the time, I don’t want to be, but I also don’t want to be a pushover. What do I do? I am gonna take a load off of a lot of you. Ready? OK, hear me: “STOP BEING A GROWN UP!” I hear the gasps and can see the […]
Category: Dads
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Dads Get Depressed Too: Here’s What to Do About It
It’s a difficult word: depressed. It’s not something most of us want to be connected with. As far as I’m concerned, we can call it whatever you want. Just as long as we don’t ignore it.
Munchkin Step Pail is the Best on the Market
I am so thrilled to have learned recently about the Munchkin Step Pail. This diaper pail is so amazing for many reasons.
Readers Reflect and Commentate: “Is a Building Going to Fall on Me?”
I am profoundly sad that the grandchildren my husband Gary and I share with Andrea and Herb do not get to have Uncle Todd in their lives. Not a day goes by that I don’t join Todd’s family and friends in missing him.
7 Healthy Bedtime Snacks To Help Your Kids Fall Asleep Fast
When chosen with care, a bedtime snack can not only keep your little ones from waking early but also help them fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply.
How to Talk About Tragedies with Children
In the wake of the horrific shootings in Las Vegas – and because this (and other tragedies) are front and center in the news – we thought it might be helpful to share this article from our own Dr. Gramma Karen about how to talk with children about tragedies.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-Daughter Relationship Problems
You and your daughter are locked into positions and actions that you admit are not working for either of you. I assume this means you are open to trying something different in hopes of breaking this relationship logjam.
What Do Your Kids Really Want?
As a married adult, I often think about the dad I want to be. As the owner of a childcare company, I hear a lot of stories. I hear from the perspective of parents but also the perspective of kids. Here’s what I’ve discovered: of all the things your children will say they want, at the end of the day, what they want the most is you.