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It’s not about you anymore

November 15, 2006 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

On the day my first child was born, a wizened older woman wagged her finger at me, and intoned, "It's not about you anymore." I really had no idea what she was talking about. I had always starred in the little movie running in my head and hadn't even had a glimmer that this would change. Having a baby though, upsets the cast of characters in your personal melodrama so … [Read more...] about It’s not about you anymore

Your Baby is always Hungry

November 15, 2006 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

Your baby is a week old. After nine months in the mother's womb, you can expect his daily patterns to be very basic. His eyesight is not quite developed, he's hungry most of the time, and may even have up to 12 bowel movements in a day. … [Read more...] about Your Baby is always Hungry

After Delivery, Will Your Spouse’s Body Return to Normal?

November 15, 2006 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

During pregnancy, your spouse’s body went through tremendous changes. Now that she has given birth, she will experience more changes as her body returns to its normal state.These are some of the changes that the new mom is likely to experience: Increase in temperature up to 100.4 F for about 24 hours after delivery Weight loss of about10 to 12 lbs. immediately after the … [Read more...] about After Delivery, Will Your Spouse’s Body Return to Normal?

The Baby Book

November 15, 2006 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

Dr. Sears book: If you didn’t' buy it before, you'll need it now. It's important to have a good resource in the house when you need advice at 3AM. … [Read more...] about The Baby Book

Start breastfeeding

November 15, 2006 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

We at GreatDad.com are big believers in breastfeeding and strongly urge you to do all you can to support mom. The first meals, especially, can be a challenge as milk may not come in right away. The baby may not know what to do and the mom, if she has not breastfed before, may be equally lost. Here is a simple beginner’s guide to breastfeeding: The mother usually holds the … [Read more...] about Start breastfeeding

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Great Dad Talks

Great Dad Talks is a series of conversations with experts on all aspects of the family adventure. With the perspective that “dads don’t always think like moms,” our mission is to support dad voices and our slightly different approaches to parenting. We’ll try to find solutions to every day challenges like getting kids off the couch and making STEM classes available for both boys and girls. But we’ll also tackle bigger issues when they come. The one main theme will be to support dads in the most important role of their lives that of being a great dad. Connect with us at greatdad.com and watch the video version of these podcasts at YouTube.com/greatdadnews

145. Understanding Children’s Emotional Needs with Dr. David Marcus
byPaul Banas

Today we delve into the complexities of fatherhood with David Marcus, Ph.D., an expert with over forty years of experience working with families and children. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the essential components of communicating with your child, focusing on the development of a common emotional language. Learn about the four assumptions of emotionality that parents often make and discover strategies to foster a safe and open environment for meaningful conversations at any age.

Check out Dr. Marcus’ website at parentrx.org

Visit these links and embark on the path to becoming the best parent you can be:

– GreatDad.com/coaching 

– GreatDad.com/pq 

– Gratitude course: bit.ly/3NMLDNC  

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145. Understanding Children’s Emotional Needs with Dr. David Marcus
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139. Adaptive Cooking Tools and Techniques with Douglas Katz
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136. Addressing the Gender Education Gap with Sean Kullman
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