Even those of us with large families can feel as though no one understands that sense of being alone, in spite of being surrounded by relatives.
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I obsess about saving these special moments with my kids
I wake up around 5 a.m. most mornings, whether it is a weekend or not, and in about two hours our oldest, Riley, will be up and roaming the house looking for me.
Read More »Is this the right time to have a baby?
Friends and family have forever been telling my wife and me that there’s never an ideal time to have a baby, but we always quietly disagreed. I now think they might be right.
Read More »Having the courage to admit when life is out of balance?
I think we all look at having gratitude as this magic bullet to dispelling the dark clouds, and we’re told to focus on the positive and that will make it all better.
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This article will provide you with the basic information to take your own newborn photos, in your own home. However, before we get to tips and tricks for professional quality newborn photos, I must warn, DO NOT DO THIS!
Read More »How I beat the winter blues
Daylight savings time came and brought with it a bunch of SAD - seasonal affective disorder.
Read More »For these two dads, the rewards of parenting are beyond expectations
I’m a father to three children under 5 years old, happily married for almost a decade, and working a white-collar job in Central Pennsylvania while my husband stays home with the kids.
Read More »Letting your kids see you cry
I can only remember my mother crying twice, and they are vivid memories. They were moments when she let her guard down, when her emotions were too great to contain, and when her heart was broken.
Read More »An open letter to the “bonus parent”
I see you, trying your best to make them laugh, to be there for them, to know where your place is with any and all parts of parenting.
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