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Babysitting the Kids? Not This Dad with Snappy Comebacks at the Ready

May 3, 2021 by Shannon Carpenter

For years, if someone asked this father if he was babysitting the kids, he’d brush it off. After 15 years, he’s done being polite about it.

Filed Under: at-home parenting Tagged With: at-home dads, babysitting, humor, modern dads, stay-at-home parents

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Babysitting Little Brothers: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

March 2, 2020 by Shannon Carpenter

My 5-year-old stares at me, not really comprehending what this means. Unless it’s candy or a shot to my balls, […]

Filed Under: parenting styles, relationships Tagged With: babysitting, brothers, daughters, humor, siblings, sisters, sons, spouses and partners

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We Bought Our 6th Grader a Cell Phone — Deal With It

October 15, 2018 by Pete Gilbert

I’m not saying all sixth graders should have a cell phone, just that ours should. Yours might need to have one, too, but I won’t judge you.

Filed Under: gear Tagged With: babysitting, cell phones, technology

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This Dad Says He Does Babysit His Children. Sometimes.

May 31, 2017 by Tobin Walsh

At times, I do babysit – counting down the time until Mom returns home or trying to think of how my wife would act before doing so myself.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, parenting styles Tagged With: babysitting, gender roles

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Dads are Parents, Not Babysitters

November 13, 2015 by Guest Contributor

Being a dad is my life. So, if you want to devalue that by calling me a babysitter, we’re going to have a problem.

Filed Under: at-home parenting Tagged With: babysitting, National At-Home Dad Network

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Is a Baby Nurse Worth the Cost to Help Those First Days Home?

June 10, 2009 by Lance Somerfeld

We look at the pros and cons of paying for a professional baby nurse to help couples in those first days at home with a newborn.

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, NYC Tagged With: babysitting, mental health, nurturing, picky eaters, self-care, sleep

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