Category: Parenting

Parenting. It’s why moms are moms and dads are dads.

WaterPik SinuSense goes mano a mano with my spring allergies

My allergies in the spring are cruel. My nose weighs 20 pounds, I sound like a fool when I talk and nobody can understand me. They start out as allergies and end up as a sinus infection. It’s a dance that my nasal cavities and I have done the past four years. When offered the chance to review SinuSense from WaterPik I jumped like a bunny. Continue reading WaterPik SinuSense goes mano a mano with my spring allergies

Single parents & what Costa Rica does about deadbeat dads

Republican state Senator Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin has introduced a bill that would amend existing law by “requiring the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board to emphasize non-marital parenthood as a contributing factor to child abuse and neglect.” Continue reading Single parents & what Costa Rica does about deadbeat dads

Social Media and Issues of Body Image over Good Parenting

Does Social Media Affect Teens decision to go under the knife?
With Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other forms of social media becoming more and more widespread, teenagers are exposed to a wider group of people and opinions than ever before. While this has some positive aspects, it has also made many teens more vulnerable to cyber-bullying from strangers and they face greater pressure about their appearance. Continue reading Social Media and Issues of Body Image over Good Parenting

Huggies Dad Test campaign gets it mostly right

It’s great to be recognized.   Dads are often un represented in advertising and television.  If a dad is represented all too often he’s uncaring, aloof or flat out stupid.  Real life stay at home dads are guilty of playing into this stereotype too.  Sometimes an over the top representation of a dad is funny, sometimes not so much-it depends on the products and how well the spot is done. Continue reading Huggies Dad Test campaign gets it mostly right

What to do about sex change operations for children

Well there’s a title I never thought I would write.  I was trolling the internet today and saw a headline that stated just that, “Sex change treatment for children: It’s on the rise”.  There must be some mistake, I thought.  So I clicked on the link and found out that indeed, sex change operations for children are increasing.  Continue reading What to do about sex change operations for children

My wife is a better mom, but I’m a better dad

When I started being a stay at home dad the little things irritated me.  The ‘moms’ club that wouldn’t allow dads for the play dates was annoying and made getting play dates more work.   When store clerks innocently said “so you’re staying home with the kids today?” I’ve simply learned to smile politely and tell them that I do this every day.    Continue reading My wife is a better mom, but I’m a better dad

Cavemen in Babyland is a fine primer for dads and moms-to-be

Kindred Howard is a friend of mine.  When he sent me his book, Cavemen in Babyland, he told me that guys don’t normally read parenting books and that it was kind of aimed at women.   Granted, he was probably just taking that information from marketing companies or perhaps his publisher.  Continue reading Cavemen in Babyland is a fine primer for dads and moms-to-be

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