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The Parenting Fails of a Real Man and Real Dad
The Parenting Fails of a Real Man and Real Dad None of us are perfect, and any parent (especially us absent minded dads) can think back on a long list of failures as a parent. I’m no different than any of you, although I’d like to think my failures are less severe or fewer than the next guy. The truth may be too painful for me to handle, though. My oldest son is 6 years old, and … Read entire article »
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Keeping the Kids Entertained This Summer
Keeping the Kids Entertained This Summer When it comes to keeping the kids entertained throughout the summer holidays (they definitely feel longer than they did when we were young!) it is often all too easy to sit them down in front of the TV or a computer game. Wait, before you tell me not to blame the evils of the world on TV and computer games, it’s ok I don’t agree with that viewpoint and really believe that like anything TV and computer games are great in moderation but the summer holidays are over 6 weeks long so we need some alternatives! I’ve also tried to assess the budget for each activity 1 being low and 5 high. Here are my top ideas for kids. Craft Days Craft days can be great fun … Read entire article »
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Expectant father’s survival guide
Expectant father’s survival guide Everyone jokes about how tough life can be for an expectant father, but it is not until you get there that you realize that this is not a laughing matter. During pregnancy, a woman experiences many significant changes that are physical and hormonal. These changes have very unique effects that are as unique as the individual woman experiencing them. This fact alone presents the biggest challenge for expectant fathers as they do not know what to expect of their pregnant spouses. Most men opt to simply soldier through the nine months, swinging with the punches. However, there are a few ideas that can help take off some of the sting you will feel as the punches come at you. Do not compare your situation with others While you and … Read entire article »
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How Halo Made Me a Better Parent
How Halo Made Me a Better Parent Being a parent isn’t a cakewalk. It can be overwhelming, nerve wracking, frustrating and even dangerous. However, once you learn the rules of engagement, being a parent can be deeply satisfying. My own parents were constantly in my face; shoving parenting books and how-to manuals into my hands. My wife, of course, accepted these books with gratitude, but not me. I relied upon another source of truth and wisdom, … Read entire article »
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10 tips on leadership throughout fatherhood
10 tips on leadership throughout fatherhood Fatherhood can be a daunting process. You are now responsible for another human being, there won’t be a weekend ritual of going out with your friends and waking up the next day to a delightful hangover, from now on it is nappies, bottles and late-nights with lack of sleep. One of the biggest worries that new father’s have is how to lead their child through life, bring them up and … Read entire article »
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A Dad’s Pokemon Quest (Episode 3)
A Dad’s Pokémon Quest: Part 3 Attacking all fronts. Josh Ray is the owner and administrator of Real Men, Real Dads, and is always available at any of the RMRD links and social media contacts on this site. Click for Part 1 Click for Part 2 I’ve been in the buying phase of my Pokemon quest, attacking all fronts with small guerrilla tactics. I hit the trading card game front by purchasing the very first base card starter deck. … Read entire article »
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His First Day of School
It has happened. My first child has entered the public school system. I am terrified. We’ve met the school nurse and the teacher. We’ve been to the open house and viewed his classroom. It doesn’t make any of this any easier. My wife and I have done all that we can to prepare him for this big step forward in his life, and now we will not be the main influence in his life. Other kids will … Read entire article »
A Dad’s Pokemon Quest (Episode 2)
A Dad’s Pokémon Quest: Part 2 Still trying to figure Pokemon out. Josh Ray is the owner and administrator of Real Men, Real Dads, and is always available at any of the RMRD links and social media contacts on this site. Click for Part 1 After I made the decision to learn more about Pokemon for the sake of my five-year-old son (and my bank account), it was time to do more research. Of course I wanted to learn how the game … Read entire article »
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