So many things try to distract us from being present for our kids but spending precious time with them now will pay dividends later.
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Engaged Fathers Require More Support Than Just Paternity Leave
For fathers to be more engaged in parenting, things need to change from childcare costs to programs aimed specifically at supporting dads.
Can Full-Time Work Make Father Happy After Being SAHD?
When the kids grow up and staying home to parent full-time is no longer necessary, what do you do? Can you be happy after being SAHD?
Life Force, Willpower Drained? You Must Be a Parent
Are your kids energy vampires? They may have a secret, cosmic superpower that allows them to drain parents of our life force.
From Where I Sit, Parenting is an All-Around Activity
From where I sit, I am in the middle of the action. Everything goes through me and around me. I am smack-dab in the center of my family.
Caring for Yourself Means Better Care for Your Kids
We have to be there for ourselves so we can be there for our kids, so parents — start caring for yourself.