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What did you want to be when you grew up? For me, when I was young I wanted to be an astronaut. I loved reading about space and immersing myself in everything space. It devastated me when I was in elementary school and was watching the Challenger Launch and it exploded, but that did not quell my dream. I would…

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Am I an Overprotective Dad?

PTPAJune 3, 2016

When I first found out that I was a father and then when she was born, I found I was a father of a daughter I knew that I held a large burden. ahead of me. I know that as a father I wanted to emulate and show them what a good man and good husband was and I still…

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Are You Planning To Get Fit in 2016?

PTPAFebruary 22, 2016

It’s early in 2016 and so many of us pledge to ourselves that we will do something. We make resolutions to accomplish something great. For many of us, it may even have something to do with our health. Whether this means that you are pledging to get fit, eat healthier, or something else, we make the pledge and studies show…

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To Be A Great Dad, Listen To Other Dads!

PTPAFebruary 3, 2016

I have always found it interesting that so many dads are so unwilling to talk about the challenges that they face as fathers. When I became a new dad I found that I was very concerned on being a good dad and not screwing up. Well, now that I have been a dad twice over the last 11 years, I…

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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…

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Top 10 Picks: Unique Gifts for Father’s Day!

PTPAJune 2, 2014

Top 10 Picks: Unique Gifts for Father’s Day! 1. Titanium Bottle Opener Sunglasses, $145.00, 2. Pocket Monkey, $11.99, 3. How to Feel Manly in a Minivan, $17.99, 4. iDevices iGrill Mini, $39.99, 5. Gibson Memory Cable, $100.00, 6. Adrenaline Film Festival Box, $17.95, 7. LEVEL Naturals Eucalyptus Lime Bath Bomb 6 pack, $15.99, 8. Personalized I Love You Dad puzzle, $39.20, 9. Menu Beer Foamer, $29.95, 10. Amazon Fire…

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Rethinking Co-Sleeping

PTPAMay 29, 2014

Okay, we don’t do it every night, but when I have gotten up already a half dozen times and it is only 4 in the morning- I know I need sleep. Sometimes the only way to get it is to co-sleep. I have said before that I don’t enjoy co-sleeping, and at that time I really didn’t, but things change pretty…

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Being the Ridiculed Mom

PTPAApril 24, 2014

I have a four-month-old boy, of whom I affectionately refer to as Monster. He has taken over my life, become my love, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I make decisions based on what I believe is best for him, and our family. Why am I ridiculed? I am a cloth-diapering, home-made baby food making, breastfeeding naturalist. Mainstream…

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