Can We Go to the Zoo?
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“Daddy, can we go to the zoo, today?”
“Not today, baby. The zoo isn’t open. It’s closed because of the sickness, remember?
We have this conversation every few days.
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Breaking Bad Habits
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New year, new you. January is the month of reinvention. Or, at least, the month to aspire toward reinvention. The last few days on social media have been like an online self-help convention. Each scroll uncovers reflections on the past year and motivational speeches for the next one. Everywhere you look, people are pledging to cast off their old bad habits and adopt new ones. Time to transform. Time to become the best version of yourself!
Read MoreBuilding a Bridge with Books
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Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. Nothing gives me a bigger high than when my daughter connects with some treasured artifact from my past. And when that connection involves reading, the thrill is multiplied.
Read MoreA Reformed Grinch
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I used to hate holidays. I was the Grinch that stole Christmas, Halloween, the 4th of July and Arbor Day. Too much hassle, too many arguments, and too much labor for so little benefit.
Read MoreDolls are Not Enough
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If you’ve ever had the experience of being “the only one” growing up, you live in fear of a certain day. Well, several days, but the first occurs when your child becomes conscious of their difference and expresses insecurity about it.
Read MoreA Vacation Not an Adventure
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Each summer, my wife and I make the annual cross-country pilgrimage to visit family. If you’ve never had the pleasure of taking a long vacation with multiple young children…
Read MoreIt’s Not About You
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A few months ago, I ran across a Tweet – now lost to the ether – that said, “There’s nothing more humbling than disciplining your kid when they’re demonstrating your own flaws.”
Read MoreMy New, Favorite Roommate
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About three months ago, I traded my wife in for a roommate. I didn’t have much choice, actually. She found a new man who has been taking all of her time. So, I packed up my most important belonging and moved in with the girl down the hall.
Read MoreThe Wages of Work: Learning What You Miss at Home
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Parenthood is illuminating for any number of reasons, many of which have nothing to do with the child. It shines a light on the parents’ personalities, on the nature of their relationship (if two partners are involved), and on the culture of their society.
Read MoreA Man Becomes A Father When The Baby Is Born?
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“A woman becomes a mother when she’s pregnant, a man becomes a father when the baby is born.” At least, that’s what a friend told us when my wife and I were expecting our first child.
Read MoreOne Alarm and Two Kids
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I almost never use an alarm, except for rare and unpleasant occasions like an early morning flight out of SFO. Yet, two weeks from now, I’ll be heading to bed early (which is a minor death for me), and setting the clock app on my phone for a 4:00am wake-up.
Read MoreI’m the Parent I Used to Laugh At
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Everyone always says that having kids will change your life. It sure as hell does, but it also makes you reflect on your own life – especially your childhood – almost nonstop.
Read MoreIs this normal? Tell someone to find out!
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When I was pregnant with my first child, I had moments when I felt like an alien was growing inside me and taking over my body, causing me to be sick and tired all the time. I was scared – was this a normal thought to be having? Was something wrong with me?
Read MoreWhy are childbirth classes important?
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Childbirth classes are a safe space to openly ask any questions, clarify any hospital procedure or acquire knowledge about pain relief. By preparing for delivery, you are making this beautiful time in your life the most comfortable as possible.
Read MoreBreastfeeding Benefits for Moms
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We learned via AskDrSears that nursing may be tough at first, but it offers many benefits for moms. Check out these benefits below and learn how you can gain support at Community Well!
Read More5 Ways to Improve Family Wellness
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Everyone wants their family to be healthy and well. However, with our fast paced lives and work schedules, we might not always have time to improve our family's wellness. We learned via Kaplan University 5 easy ways you can help your family become healthier.
Read More4 Ways To Manage Parenting Stress
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Parents are often feeling stressed out from managing busy schedules and raising kids. We learned via Psychology Today that there are several ways to decrease stress in parents. They reported that, "Numerous studies have shown that parents who report higher levels of parenting stress are more likely to be authoritarian, harsh, and negative in their interactions with their child (e.g., Deater-Deckard & Scarr, 1996). Furthermore, parenting stress decreases the quality of the parent-child relationship."
Here are 4 ways you can destress and create harmony as a family!
Read MoreWhy Should I Take A Childbirth Class?
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We learned via MayoClinic that childbirth classes can give you confidence as you head into labor and delivery, no matter if you are a new mom or not.
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