All About Teething
Oh no! My Baby Is Teething! Now What? When does teething start? Between the age of 4 and 7 months, and as early as 3 months, your baby begins to teeth. These time frames are average, and much of this timing is based upon heredity. The first teeth to peek through are often […]
How to Quiet a Noisy Toddler
How do you quiet down a noisy toddler? Could you say that again? I couldn’t quite hear you over my noisy toddler… Every parent who’s been around a toddler can tell you the moment you pick up your phone to talk, the moment you want to hear what the radio is saying, the […]
Bonding for Dads
Bonding for dads may be easier than you think. I’ve never heard a father say, “Moms get to do everything; they get to carry the baby for nine months, they get to birth the baby, and they get to feed the baby.” But… regardless of the fact that men aren’t extremely envious of […]
Boys v Girls
The Early Years. Boys Vs. Girls the subtle differences from two dad’s perspectives. By Dustin Rhodes Photo: pexels.com Over the course of the last 20 years, I have raised 4 boys and one girl. I am by no means an expert, even though many people ask me for parenting advice. This article is a snapshot […]
Keeping Your Toddler Safely Occupied
Tumbling Toddlers Photo: pexels.com By Dustin Rhodes Before we know it, that little bundle of joy we brought home from the hospital is now emptying out all of the pots and pans from under the stove. What happened? To put it simply, you now have a ‘Toddler’ on your hands. Not a baby anymore, […]
Nursery Checklist
Nursery Checklist ‘Must haves’ and ‘nice to have’ items will help bring the baby home easily: Below, you will find a basic nursery checklist. The new baby does not need very much to begin with, but there are many items that can make care much easier. ESSENTIALS FOR THE NURSERY __ A safe place for […]