Ten Parenting Tips Just for Dads

10 Ways Dads can be more involved in parenting their kids

by Jennifer M. Koontz

Let’s face it, sometimes fathers feel a bit left out. They may feel a little unsure of their abilities in the parenting department, and women, like many other species, can smell fear.  Not only do we moms want to save a father from feeling bad, we also want to prevent as much fussing as possible, by both the father and the child. So we step in.  The problem is, sometimes we don’t step out again. Having a mom is great, but children need the special perspective that a dad can offer.  As a dad, here are the things that us moms want you to know to feel confident about your parenting abilities:

Simplifying Parenting

Simplifying Parenting

Simplifying Parenting from the Start:

Me + You = Us

by Cynthia Frosch, PhD

In the current climate, many families are choosing to scale back, live more simply, and prioritize.  Moving to a larger home or spending money on a nursery may be beyond the reach of many families expecting a new baby.  What can new and expecting parents do to simplify the transition to parenthood?  Let’s address three key – and free! – investments all parents can make from the start.