Intriguing plot- check Immersive scene- check Convincing characters- x Nothing can kill a great story faster than a poor cast. Nothing kills a character quicker than inconsistency. There are at least three expectations a reader has for each character in… Continue Reading
This is not to discourage anyone from being a stay-at-home dad. The purpose here is to put some skin on the problems we face. Please don’t mistake this as complaining. Share this with any friends or family you have that are considering to be a stay-at-home dad, or use this to be aware of… Continue Reading
Traveling can be stressful enough, add a baby and you can forget you’re even on a vacation. While babies will slow you down, I have found that careful planning can still make for a fun and relaxing trip. Here are some tips to help make your road trip run a little more smoother. Set realistic… Continue Reading
Andrea received a newborn book titled Look Look! by Peter Linenthal. It’s a picture book, but what makes this particular book stand out from the rest is the concept behind it. All of the pictures are black and white which present each illustration in high contrast. The claim here is that it stimulates newborns since… Continue Reading
This past Friday was my final day at work. Standing in my classroom for the last time wasn’t what I expected it to be. I anticipated difficult goodbyes with my students and coworkers, but saying goodbye to the job itself proved harder than I had imagined. Thankfully, over the weekend I found time to process this transition from… Continue Reading
My son goes bonkers over this pacifier. We have tried only a couple of different pacifiers, and this is the one that keeps him happy. Apparently, most lactation consultants recommend this pacifier because it helps your baby practice good nursing habits such as keeping their tongue down. It’s the natural shape of a real… Continue Reading
Is reading to your newborn worth the time? It can be a battle just to keep them comfortable in your arms while you hold the book and turn its pages. Even if you manage to sit and read, its not like your baby is engrossed in the rising action or grasping the moral. Now I… Continue Reading
Our sister-in-law really came through when she introduced us to Weleda Calendula Diaper Care, AKA magic in a bottle. This stuff will knock out a diaper rash in a hurry and will also relieve irritation. For a cream to be any cooler you would have to make it an all natural product- which it is.… Continue Reading
I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but expecting ladies and new moms tend to go crazy from time to time. Before I continue let me preface this by saying that my wife has cleared this post. I should also clarify what I mean by going crazy. Crazy– A temporary but complete loss of… Continue Reading
Fisher-Price Newborn Rock ‘N Play This little crib wanna-be is a miracle worker. It is lightweight, travels well, and so far has been Owen’s primary bed. It slopes at about a 30 degree angle with mesh walls on the sides, making it safe and comfortable for the little guy. We didn’t start using the Rock… Continue Reading