Fathers should be granted paternity leave as well to bond with their children and have a more fulfilling family life. Studies show that children benefit from having a father who is actively involved in their lives. Increase Father Involvement We all know the importance of maternity leave for a new mother. However, some fathers might […]
Baby & Toddler
How Dads Can Help with Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression is a mental illness that affects roughly 1 in 5 pregnant women. It can be challenging for mothers to recognize and handle on their own, but dads can play an important role too! According to the CDC, postpartum depression affects an estimated 10-20% of new mothers during their first year after giving birth. […]
Gender Neutral Toddler Boy Room Paint Ideas
Is it time to redecorate your son’s bedroom? Depending on your son’s age decorating his space can sometimes be challenging. Here we discuss two toddler boy room paint ideas that we know he will love. These would even work well for a girl’s room since they are gender-neutral. Let’s get into it! Toy Story Paint […]
How to Be More Involved With the Baby as a Dad
Babies can be a bit daunting to even the best dad, so we have some great tips for helping you become more involved in the daily work of raising your children. Being a parent is tough to adjust to, no matter if you are the mom or dad. With a lack of sleep, stinky diapers, […]
Determining If Your Child Needs Glasses
Do you suspect your child needs glasses? When children are going through vital developmental in their early childhood, they get about 80% of their learning through visual stimuli. Therefore assessing and testing their eyes during these early years is vital to ensure that they reach social and intellectual milestones. Plus, it gives them the self-confidence […]
Parenting Decisions and Open Communication
You should never make your parenting decisions alone. Remember that you and your spouse are a team; you are the core of your family group, and you need to approach every decision that you make about that family as a team. When you have open communication, and you discuss choices before you make them, you […]