Sure, breastfeeding is natural and best for baby, but it’s not always easy for mom — or you. Although it can be difficult to determine exactly what your role is in what often appears to be a mom-centered activity, you play an equally important one. Here’s what you can do to better prepare before and after baby is born. Before baby What dads need to know — it's not just a … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding 101 for Dads
Archives for October 2008
Cloth diapers – the green choice by Alison Manes
Something stinks – let’s look at the environmental impact of diapers by Alison Manes According to disposablediaper.net, 96,090,000 disposable diapers are used every year in the US alone. The third largest single consumer item in landfills, they represent about 4% of solid waste.4 In a household with a child in disposable diapers, disposables comprise of at least 50% of the … [Read more...] about Cloth diapers – the green choice by Alison Manes
Russell Crowe: a pushover dad?
People magazine reports that Russell Crowe is a "pushover, as far as the kids are concerned." He says he isn't strict with his two young boys. I don't know whether that's to be expected, or to be surprised. Importantly, he added some comments about multitasking and fatherhood: "everybody who's got kids knows exactly what that drill is. When you are the father of two, and … [Read more...] about Russell Crowe: a pushover dad?
GreatDad.com Offers Tips to Avoid a Financial Hangover during the Holidays
Here is a copy of the press release that appears on prweb.com: San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) October 8, 2008 -- Ahh, the holiday season--time for holiday cheer, winter wonderlands, and presents, presents, presents! But after all the wrapping paper and ribbon has been recycled or thrown out, consumers are often left with the aftermath of conspicuous consumption--post-holiday … [Read more...] about GreatDad.com Offers Tips to Avoid a Financial Hangover during the Holidays
Kids should not keep exotic pets, doctors say
"Daddy, can I have a puppy?" is a classic challenge to a father's parenting skills, usually followed by the hopeful response, "How about a hamster instead?"However, a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics may encourage parents to simply give in to the original request.The study, which is published in the journal Pediatrics, warns against … [Read more...] about Kids should not keep exotic pets, doctors say