From the veterans of Daddy Boot Camp:
Babies Don’t Break
They seem fragile and delicate, as if they might break if you don’t hold them the right way. Actually, it is their surprising strength that can get…
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As Head Coach of Boot Camp for New Dads, I get all kinds of questions from the dads-to-be (rookies) that come through our program. One question I’ve been getting more often lately goes something like “how does one deal with the mother of their… read more
Your friend is either engaging in natural hazing of new dads when he suggests your days of fun are over, or he may be a close buddy worried that “our” days of fun are over, or a dad who is thinking misery loves company because he not only found himself stuck at home with his baby, he never figured… read more
This is the start of what will be an ongoing series showcasing dads who take their job of having fun with their kids very seriously. It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.
Snowzilla
Billy Power’s boys got it going, then he pitched in, the neighbors…
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If you like to set goals in order to measure accomplishments, then start with these seven milestones for your first three months as a father. If you’re an overachiever, you can always speed up the timetable or add more milestones:
It used to be okay for a father to say that he found his baby boring and would wait until he could throw a ball to get involved with him. Not anymore. To help you make sure you measure up as a father, we have outlined bottom line standards for you during your baby’s first three months:
In our final installment of the Mommy Vortex series, we discuss lesson 3: Dig In & Carve Out Some Turf For Dad. If you missed the Mommy Vortex: Lessons 1 and… read more
Last week we introduced what we call “The Mommy Vortex”, the “tornado-like whirlwind that sucks moms-to-be up into the world of Babyland”. Part of that last blog… read more
The Mommy Vortex describes the tornado-like whirlwind that sucks moms-to-be up into the world of Babyland, in contrast to the dust devil swirling around dads-to-be. An essential lesson for dads-to-be that we’ve learned from experience is:
Lesson 1: She Will Get Way Out In Front Of You
Whenever I coach or visit a Boot Camp workshop, I always hear a new comment that I feel all new dads should hear. A few more from Denver, CO and Mission Viejo, CA for rookie dads-to-be:
Baby formula’s consistent position on the top of shoplifting lists year after year brings into focus a problem… read more
In the rush of getting your wife to the hospital, it’s likely (more like guaranteed) that you’ll forget something. So it’s important that you prepare by getting as much done as possible beforehand and plan for the rest. A good way to start is with lists.
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In almost two decades of conducting or visiting Boot Camp workshops, I have never failed to hear a new comment that I felt all new dads should hear. These are a few for rookie dads-to-be:
Bonding is presented as a major challenge to new fathers, and we are increasingly hearing from men who are doing all they can for their child, but are worried they are “losing the bonding battle.” Translation:… read more
Diaper changing is the primary symbol of men’s resistance to baby care. Refusing to do so will immediately tag you as a dolt of a dad and a long term candidate for celibacy. On the other hand, a lot of dads-to-be have a real issue with the notion of diapers full of stinking poop. If this includes… read more
I always figured it was impossible to describe to a father-to-be what having his own child will mean to him. Words simply cannot do justice, and each man needs to discover it on his own. While still true, I am going to take a shot at articulating how being a father feels so we can compare experiences,… read more
What a concept! A possible cause of SIDS is thought to be an infant’s “re-breathing” exhaled air (carbon dioxide) that becomes trapped in pillows or soft bedding close to their face, or around their nose and mouth.
You already know that this is not your father’s fatherhood. What you may not appreciate is that there’s never been a better time to become a dad. Today more than ever, men have the opportunity to be a bigger part of their children’s lives and they’re taking advantage of it.
As the founder… read more
Welcome to the brand new Dads Adventure website (and blog). We’ve got a ton of new content for dads to be and new dads in our Dad Resource Center and read more
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