Tag: fatherhood
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A Heartfelt Thanks to All the Dads Who Embrace Fatherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment—some days my partner and I hardly exchange a word. With two kids, a full-time job, a side gig, and minimal support for childcare or household chores, we often find ourselves overwhelmed. Our lives are filled with joy; our two little ones bring us immense fulfillment. Yet,…
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5 Essential Insights for New Dads
Get Pregnant Fast In true dad fashion, when my partner and I found out we were expecting, my first instinct was to upgrade our television. After all, the old floor model wouldn’t suffice for our incoming bundle of joy—what if she decided to launch herself at it? Naturally, this led me on a quest for…
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Is Jack Thompson the Ultimate Husband?
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid conversation with contributor Sarah Lane, actor Jack Thompson, now 65, shares insights about his latest role, life with a household of women, and the secrets behind his enduring marriage to actress Emma Brooks. You have a brief yet entertaining role in the upcoming film “The Therapist.” Is it less…
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Why Dads Should Take Charge of Bedtime Routines to Give Moms a Much-Needed Break
Get Pregnant Fast It was around 7:30 PM, and there I was, bent over a tub while two rambunctious little girls splashed around. Lila, my 3-year-old, decided it would be fun to spray water at her 8-year-old sister, Emma. Naturally, Emma retaliated by filling a cup with bathwater and sending it right back. I found…
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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Fatherhood: Understanding My Daughter’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As a father, there are moments when I struggle to comprehend my daughter’s feelings, yet that doesn’t deter me from making the effort. Just recently, on a Saturday morning around 10 a.m., I found myself in the living room with my 7-year-old daughter, Lily. Dressed in her favorite blue nightgown inspired by…
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I Thought I Understood Life Until My Daughter Arrived
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was born, I wasn’t the overly sentimental dad you often hear about, the one cooing over every little detail. Instead, the first glimpse I had of her was just a tiny foot peeking out from my wife. My initial reaction? It was indescribable, akin to standing before the Grand…
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Let’s Stop Making Dads Look Inept
Get Pregnant Fast No, really. It’s time to change the narrative. Fathers are fully capable of engaging in real parenting. Yes, if you’re a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), you naturally spend more hours with the kids, which means you might know that one child can’t stand peanut butter and jelly, while another can’t get enough of…
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Happy Father’s Day to the Man Who Made Me a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast To the man who played a pivotal role in making me a mom, Happy Father’s Day. As I reflect on this day, it’s been over a month since you last spent time with the boys. I wonder if today might change anything. After all, this is “your day”—the day to celebrate fathers.…
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What Hillary Clinton Represents for a Dad of Young Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast This isn’t a political commentary, so let’s clear that up right from the start. This piece isn’t about endorsing a political party or advocating for Hillary Clinton as our next commander-in-chief. Instead, it’s about what it means for me as a father to be able to tell my daughters that they have…