You've probably spent most of your adult life trying to make sure that you don't get pregnant. Now that you are planning a baby, here's what you need to know on how to help your wife ease off your chosen method of contraception. … [Read more...] about Giving up birth control
Is your wife ready for a baby?
Pregnancy may be one of the biggest physical changes your wife’s body will ever undergo. So before you start trying to get a baby, make sure your wife is in the best possible condition. Dads-to-be may have some work to do, too: What you eat, drink, and otherwise ingest can affect the quality of your sperm. Take this quiz to see if you're both physically ready for baby-making. … [Read more...] about Is your wife ready for a baby?
Words to your favorite cartoons and kid shows
Nothing shows a kid how interested you are more than when you bother to read, watch, or play what they want to read, watch, or play. It may sound hokey, or even nightmarish if you don't like to sing, but I put cartoon music on my iPod, get the lyrics off the web, and on long car trips, we sing along. Here are links to a few lyrics. You can find more just by searching with the … [Read more...] about Words to your favorite cartoons and kid shows
Tuxpaint
Tuxpaint is a popular, free drawing program designed especially for kids. It features quirky sound effects and a simplified interface that is ideal for younger children. All the basics that you'd expect in a drawing package are available, including brushes of various sizes and styles, shape... And for Mac users, also tryKID PIX STUDIO DELUXE … [Read more...] about Tuxpaint
Be prepared for a trip to the restaurant
Being a great dad is all about what you learned about from Scouts (even if you were never in them): Be Prepared. Here's a good idea to stick in the car for trips or a wait at the restaurant. The Dream Bag. It's basically a little bag with some stuff to play with. For my son, it's little toy trains from Thomas (specifically Thomas and Percy), but for my daughter, it's a pad of … [Read more...] about Be prepared for a trip to the restaurant