After Fathers Day I got to thinking lots about my dad. This post is not about that. It is rather about the technique of which he perfected. The Dad nap manoeuvre. (more…)
June 18, 2012 by Steve (DadvsKids)
After Fathers Day I got to thinking lots about my dad. This post is not about that. It is rather about the technique of which he perfected. The Dad nap manoeuvre. (more…)
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June 14, 2012 by Steve (DadvsKids)
If you lost count along the way, we already have 3 boys, and yes we’re going to have another. Well another person, not boy, well we don’t know if she will be a boy.. it’s going to be a surprise.
Are we crazy? Most likely. Are we prepared? Not yet.
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June 7, 2012 by Steve (DadvsKids)
There has always been a lot to consider when it comes money and finances, especially when it comes to choosing to be a stay at home parent. I know I thought about it, but my consideration stopped at whether or not my wife and I could afford to both work and pay for childcare. There is much more to think about money than just that.
So is becoming a stay at home dad about the money or sense? (more…)
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June 6, 2012 by Steve (DadvsKids)
So it’s now been just about 8 months since I traded in the daily bus commute and Starbucks for a half-asleep stumble down the stairs and a home brewed, mean cup of joe. During this time I’ve learned a lot about my kids, my family, what being a parent means, and mostly myself. Before this endeavor, I thought I knew just how I was going to prioritize my time. I was wrong. (more…)
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January 20, 2012 by Steve (DadvsKids)
Since giving up the commute, the comfy office chairs, and the world of coffee breaks, I have been struggling with something that has been taken from me. I knew there would be some concessions made and I’d have to give up some of the perks that working people get, but this is so inhumane I couldn’t live without it any longer.
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