Everyday Parenting

We’ve all been at a wedding, a funeral, or in church when a toddler decides that it is their time to wallop, yelp, or run amuck. Often times the parents are stunned and don’t know how to handle the situation at hand; Even reading how to deal with them can be hit or miss, but I can guarantee that you’ll…

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5 Ways to Use Technology to Bond with Your Children

PTPAJanuary 17, 2016

There are so many reports that show that we have to be wary of technology, not only for how it impacts our kids, but also how it impacts us and our own relationships with our kids. That being said though, technology can also be an asset and a friend when it comes to being a good dad. Here are 5 ways…

Being a Dad Everyday Parenting

PTPA Blogaholics: Meet Chris

PTPAJanuary 6, 2016

Being a Dad is Challenging, But It Doesn’t Have To Be! Hello everyone! I am so excited to be a part of the Blogaholics panel. My name is Chris Lewis and I write over at DadofDivas.com, as well as run a podcast for dads over at DadSpotlight.com. I have been blogging now for over 8 years and in all of my…

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5 Things Your Daycare Provider Wants You to Know

PTPAJuly 31, 2015

I recently read a great post titled 12 Things Daycare Providers Wish Parents Knew and as a home daycare provider, I loved it. I absolutely loved it and could relate to all of it. After reading her amazing post I had some thoughts of my own regarding this topic so I wanted to take the time to piggy back off of her post.…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting Lifestyle

Raising Boys…What You Need To Know

PTPASeptember 3, 2014

I’m the proud mom of two boys…two very different boys. I mean their personalities could not be any more different. My oldest is relaxed, chilled and quiet. My youngest cannot sit still, runs wild and although he doesn’t speak yet, can be quite loud. However when it comes to boys, there are a few things that tend to be the…

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Technology Has Changed My Parenting Style

PTPAJuly 7, 2014

Have you ever stepped back and thought about how technology has changed the way parents think and act? As technology seeps into everything we do, it’s no wonder why parents have started looking for technological answers for their everyday problems. Did your child do something amazing? Capture that Kodak moment with your cell phone. Finished the book you’re reading? Download a new one…

Being a Dad Everyday Parenting

Finding Common Ground

PTPAJune 3, 2014

We’ve all had those times when we’re sitting with our kids “playing” but not actually attentive. Maybe there’s a show on in the background? Or maybe you’ve got other things on your mind? This happens to me often and it’s not always because I’m preoccupied. Sometimes I just can’t get myself interested! This bothers me as my son is interested…

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Road Trip Survival Guide

PTPAMay 27, 2014

Sometimes road trips can turn into nightmares when children are part of the trip entourage but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can survive a road trip with kids if you prepare correctly. Kids’ minds are always running from the moment they wake up until the moment they pass out in one of those awkward positions that makes…

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