Tag: Things to do
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Using AI to Foster Creativity and Bond With My Kids
As a father in my forties, navigating the terrains of midlife while raising young boys, I’ve struggled at times to connect with my small sons Spider-Man* (age 6) and Bonecrusher* (age 4). Other than our riveting conversations regarding superheroes, it sometimes feels like I fail to connect with them since I am not a fan…
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How Expectant Dads Can Predict the Future!
Now that my wife and I are in the third trimester of our pregnancy journey, our son has started to live up to his moniker, A-Bomb, with his massive front kicks and gravity-defying in utero flips. Gentlemen, have you ever wished you had a crystal ball to predict the future? Well, if your partner, like…
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Nesting: Dads can nest, too!
We expectant fathers play a crucial role in the preparation for the arrival of a new baby. It is important for us to take an active part in this process, as it helps us to bond with the baby even before the bundle of joy (and poopie diapers) arrives. One of the ways I’m preparing…
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Joys of Halloween
Tis the season? Halloween at our house is cherished. We prep for it well in advance. To get an idea of how much we enjoy Halloween, a couple of years ago Spider-Man* requested a Halloween-themed birthday party. We had to get a little creative with other squash-related vegetables, order off-season Halloween decorations from Amazon, and…
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Where to go when your child’s endless energy exceeds your body’s limitations
Forget cold fusion…if only scientists could harness the seemingly endless energy levels of a 3-year-old boy hopped up on chocolate, apple juice, and Blippi! It is difficult to tell which child has more boundless energy, Spider-Man* or Bonecrusher*, but there is no doubt that they can easily outlast Rocky Balboa in the ring. I try…