My kids are now 11 and 15 and pregnancy, delivery and infancy are increasingly dim memories. What strikes me now even more than it did at the time is the poignancy of adage, “The days are long and the years are short.” A new baby (or babies) will stretch you and your marriage to the breaking point if you let it. One piece of advice: Find a mantra and repeat it often. For me, … [Read more...] about The mantra you need to create as a new dad
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Is telling your kid to ‘man up’ a cop-out?
If you grew up with a father who wasn't very emotional, odds are you try to raise your sons the same way. After all, there's a strong cultural push for boys to be the strong, silent types. However, you might want to consider who your son is before raising him in some predetermined way. Even if you were raised to be tough, you shouldn't tell your kid to "man up" when they're … [Read more...] about Is telling your kid to ‘man up’ a cop-out?
Think Vegas is Just for Adults? Think again
When you're thinking about family-friendly vacation destinations, Las Vegas probably isn't the first (or second, third or 15th) location on your list.Rather than inspiring touching memories of fatherhood, Las Vegas likely calls to mind gambling, showgirls, alcohol and Mike Tyson with a tiger. While, yes, most of those things can definitely be found in Sin … [Read more...] about Think Vegas is Just for Adults? Think again
Top 4 Things Near Orlando That Aren’t Theme Parks
If your kids are old enough, the mere mention of Orlando inspires a wave of pleading and "I want to go to Disney World" discussions. So know now that you're probably going to end up spending time with Mickey. You'll survive.There are several other theme parks in Orlando too, and they all have their perks - but between the parking, the overpriced food, and … [Read more...] about Top 4 Things Near Orlando That Aren’t Theme Parks
1 Step for Dads to Foster more Sex
Sex is wonderful. It's our way to play, love, connect and savor one another. But having kids kills our sex lives and even our motivation, especially for moms. Without these moments of real bonding, the crazy challenge of parenting gets debilitatingly harder. Unfortunately, us men don't handle the lack of sex well and we often make the situation much worse. Click the … [Read more...] about 1 Step for Dads to Foster more Sex