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9 Things All First-Time Dads Should Know

June 9, 2015 by Christopher VanDijk

You have time to learn and time to make mistakes. The first three months are mostly just about poop, food and sleep.

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, National, parenting advice Tagged With: first-time parents, new parents, tips, toddlers

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Hating Your Baby is OK at Times

December 16, 2014 by Mike Julianelle

It’s OK to admit your kid is an asshole sometimes. It’s OK to hate being a parent sometimes. And it’s OK to hate your baby.

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, NYC Tagged With: first-time parents, humor, new parents

Alex Statler

The First, Frenzied Weeks of Becoming ‘The Dad’

September 12, 2013 by Guest Contributor

Out of the cloudy haze of unconsciousness a small voice whispers, Are you going to change his diaper? Through my […]

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, NYC Tagged With: diapers, first-time parents, new parents, sleep

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What Are Fathers “Supposed” To Do, Must Do

July 17, 2013 by Guest Contributor

No one is ever ready to become a father. No one is ever sure what they are supposed to do.

Filed Under: NYC, parenting styles Tagged With: babies/infants, first-time parents, gender roles, new parents, stereotypes

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REVIEW: ‘Someone Could Get Hurt’ by Drew Magary

June 28, 2013 by Jason S. Grant

“Someone Could Get Hurt” by author Drew Magary offers lessons in the difficulties inherent in being a modern parent.

Filed Under: entertainment, NYC, parenting styles Tagged With: alcohol, books, fathers, first-time parents, humor, review, tips

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What If I Never I Fall In Love With My Child?

March 11, 2013 by Lorne Jaffe

One of the most ubiquitous clichés around is “love at first sight.” But what happens if you don’t fall in love with your child?

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, NYC, relationships Tagged With: first-time parents, love, new parents

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