Tag: fatherhood
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The New Dad’s Guide to Navigating Life with Your Partner
Communicate Timely: If you’re running late, don’t wait until the last second to inform her. Think back to a time when you were doing chin-ups, and you were almost done but then someone asked for more. It’s frustrating, right? Let her know in advance so she isn’t left hanging. Get Inside Quickly: Once you arrive…
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The Dad Bag: 10 Essentials Every Father Should Carry
Get Pregnant Fast Hey dads, let’s be real: when you become a parent, you gain an unspoken license to rock a stylish man bag. Some of you might lean toward a rugged backpack, while others may embrace a chic designer tote. No judgement here—what matters is what’s inside. With nearly seven years of parenting under…
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Old-School Grandpa Encounters Contemporary Dad: A Clash of Parenting Styles
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: March 9, 2015 Watching my father, Richard, on the living room floor with my daughter feels less like a scene from 2023 and more like a flashback to an earlier era. Growing up in the 70s, fathers like him didn’t engage in the hands-on parenting that…
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A Toast to the Remarkable Men of Our Lives
Get Pregnant Fast As I nestle into bed, my partner, Jake, strolls in with a steaming mug of coffee. He flashes a grin and chuckles, “Your morning face is priceless,” before planting a gentle kiss on my forehead and handing me my latte. Most mornings, I am greeted by this sweet ritual. I must admit,…
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How Dads Can Empower Their Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast When I was growing up, my household was filled with brothers, which meant plenty of roughhousing—think black eyes, broken windows, and a garage bursting with sports gear. So, when I first became a dad, I felt a sense of comfort when my firstborn was a boy. It was familiar territory, and I…
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Navigating Insecurities as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast As the sun rises and my friends settle into their office routines, I’m in the midst of a different kind of morning chaos—wrangling toddlers who are more interested in playing than getting dressed. My partner, Sarah, and I have three little ones aged 7, 5, and 2, and while I work as…
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It’s Time to Address Dads, Anxiety, and Depression
Get Pregnant Fast About four months ago, I faced a significant breakdown at my workplace. I’m involved in a Division I athletics program, where I manage summer bridge initiatives for incoming student athletes. These programs are designed to ease the transition from high school to college, but they demand intense commitment around the clock. Once…
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Sweetest Dad Ever Gets Tattoo to Honor His Daughter’s Cochlear Implants
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of love and support, six-year-old Lily Johnson recently received her second cochlear implant, a life-changing gift that has significantly enhanced her ability to communicate. To show his solidarity, her father, Mark Johnson, decided to take a bold step: he got a tattoo of a cochlear implant on his…
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“A Few Months of This Has Almost Driven Me Mad”: A Dad’s Heartfelt Thanks to Stay-at-Home Moms Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent heartfelt message, a dedicated father and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Jake Thompson, opened up about his experience as a stay-at-home parent and the challenges that come with it. His message serves as a wake-up call to husbands who might underestimate the hard work and dedication required to care…