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How much screen time is ok? How do you monitor? What are some alternatives? New developments in phones, tablets, apps seem to happen constantly and can have both positive and…
Read ArticleThe Expecting Dad: Real Dads Give Advice for Pregnancy
Read ArticleHow much screen time is ok? How do you monitor? What are some alternatives? New developments in phones, tablets, apps seem to happen constantly and can have both positive and…
Read ArticleEvery day, parents take hundreds of small steps to protect their kids. From car seats to bike helmets, we make sure that they are safeguarded from the dangers of life.…
Read ArticleDads Get Real About Raising Toddlers - You’re entering a wild world of wonder and joy. Spanning from ages 12 months to 36 months, the toddler years include some of…
Read ArticleReal Dads Give Advice for Pregnancy Unlike expecting moms, new dads don’t show any obvious signs of change during pregnancy. He’s not carrying the baby and doesn’t have a chance…
Read ArticleAs your due date draws nearer, you may not have considered the possibility that your delivery could end with a Cesarean Section (commonly referred to as a C-section). Nearly one…
Read ArticleAll babies fuss and cry during the first several weeks. Some a little and some a lot. Those that are on the extreme end of fussiness/colic can cause a parent…
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