Taming Sibling Rivalries
Sibling rivalries are a part of having siblings. If a family has more than one kid, there will be some amount of friction between them. Read more
Kid and iPads: Some Suggestions for Wise Usage
I am a Mac addict. I simply love Apple products, from the computer I am writing on now to my iPhone, iPod (yes, I have both; the iPod is leftover from before I bought the iPhone, and I still keep it for times when I want music, video and apps but do not want phone calls, which happens to be most of the time), and now my iPad. You know who else loves my iPad? The kids. Read more
Putting the Sexy Back Into Marriage After Baby
Ok, having a baby involved some sex. In some cases, a lot of sex. First there was practice, then there was actively trying to conceive. In my case, I even asked my boss for a day off so I could put that bun in the oven. Seriously, I did. I said, “Hey, Brendan, Jess and I are trying to have a baby, and the test says she is ovulating today. Can I ditch work today so I can go have sex a bunch of times?” He gave me a high five, sent me on my horny way, and I now have a beautiful daughter as a result. Read more
Getting Kids to Eat Healthier
If you have a house like mine, where you share food prep duties with your wife/partner, the kids’ nutrition is just as much your responsibility as hers. Since obesity is at an all-time high among kids, not to mention related illnesses such as asthma and diabetes, getting kids to eat healthier is important. If your kids are normal, they probably have some aversions or things they refuse to eat–like my oldest son, who went for three months refusing to eat anything green, or my daughter, who says she can’t handle “slimy” things (like cooked vegetables, of course). Some kids settle into favorite foods, like my buddy’s little girl, who ate chicken nuggets (and ONLY chicken nuggets) for six months. How do you deal with this? Here are some tactics that have worked for me. Read more
Your Role in Labour and Childbirth
So, she’s having your baby? As romantic as the song makes it sound, the reality is a bit scarier and more intimidating. You watch your partner’s belly swell as the months pass; you feel the kicks and encourage the mom-to-be not to feel bad about her swollen ankles and constant need to pee. You guys put the nursery together, you decide on names. You go to birthing class, you go to her prenatal visits. However, through all of this, the fact that a baby is actually coming doesn’t “click”, until those first labour pains hit. Then, your gut clenches up and your head begins to spin, because it’s happening. What is your role in this whole process? What can you do to make it easier for her? Heck, to make it easier on you? Read more
