Life as a to-be father is wonderful. However, it can also be a bit scary. It is quite unlike anything you have experienced before and you find yourself oscillating between conflicting emotions. You are going to be a dad, and that, of course, makes you jubilant. However, you may find yourself grappling with unknown fears and anxieties. There are just too many doubts … [Read more...] about Cope with your emotions
Archives for September 2006
Daddy Needs A Drink: Kiddie Koan
London was on the threshold of a most glorious day by any young boy’s standards, or so we thought. Our afternoon plan was to attend a travelling carnival in the Villa Linda Mall parking lot and then scoot over to Toys "R" Us to buy London his first bicycle. His older sister Poppy was excited also, even though she had already experienced such rowdy rites de passage … [Read more...] about Daddy Needs A Drink: Kiddie Koan
Kids books: Award winners
The Caldecott Award winners The Hello, Goodbye Window Author: Norton Juster, Illustrator: Chris Raschka Kitten's First Full Moon Author and Illustrator: Kevin Henkes Coming On Home Soon Author: Jacqueline Woodson, … [Read more...] about Kids books: Award winners
Coping with heartburn
Your spouse is likely to suffer from heartburn during her pregnancy. This happens because the hormone progesterone, produced during pregnancy, relaxes a valve situated between her stomach and esophagus. Because of the relaxation of this valve, stomach acids that are usually restricted to the stomach start to rise up into the esophagus and cause heartburn. The growing baby too … [Read more...] about Coping with heartburn
Best board books for kids
That's Not My Puppy Author: Fiona Watts, Illustrator: Rachel Wells Kids simply love the textures and the repetition. And, there’s nothing to tear like some interactive books. Goodnight Moon Author: Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrator: Clement Hurd An old classic, but even dads will find something poetic … [Read more...] about Best board books for kids