Parenting around the world

Parenting is not the same in every part of the world. Heck, not even in every household in your own town. And that’s okay. We learn from each other. Because somewhere in the middle is the best way to raise a kid. Take a look at these 11 parenting styles around the world. You might …

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Parental insomnia

It’s not uncommon for parents to look forward to that one moment. That moment your kid decides to sleep through the whole night. Finally! Nevertheless, you’ll still wake up a few times that night. Just because you are used to. I have read this a few times, and the one linked to this post (find …

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Sharenting

More than 80% of children have an online presence by the age of two. That’s the result of a UK report from OFCOM. In the world of “sharenting” (terrible name) the average parent has shared 1500 images of their kid before they turn 5. I think it’s fair to say we are all proud of …

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Tips for your marriage

Written from a mother’s point of view, I don’t really see it differently as a father. Make time for each other, make sure you feel and look your best, and never forget to keep communicating in a relationship. But these things take time as well. So my advice. Don’t stress it. As long as you …

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Women’s insomnia

Scientific studies rarely take our side. But that doesn’t change the reason why your wife, the mother of your children, is awake every night. Besides the midnight feedings or throw-ups, the multiple nature calls, or just your snoring throughout the night. Your spouse is just worrying about the family. Again.

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Let’s talk Parenting Taboos

Becoming a father changes your life. People will say it’s the best thing that will happen to you. And I’m not here to tell you otherwise. But there are some taboos that you can’t talk about. In this TED talk from 2010, Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman talk about some of these taboos. Let me …

How to Entertain Your Toddler Without Using a Smartphone

I remember from when I was a kid, we used to play a game at a restaurant. The object of the game was to have everyone at the table ask one question at a time, and let them guess what or whoever you had in mind. We called it the “beep” (or “piep” in Dutch). …

Dads Bathing With Their Kids

As a father, I really don’t see a problem here either. Maybe our society is getting overprotected and sees offenders everywhere. Maybe it’s about taking a stand, maybe it’s just about awareness… You decide for yourself.

New Dad Survival Guide

Some of us are going to be a dad someday. So you better be prepared! In my experience, most of this comes naturally when you are holding your newborn child. Let this survival guide help you through the tough first weeks.

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