Dashing Dad: Life of a Stay-at-home Dad
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5 Things I Love About Being a Stay At Home Dad
I won’t lie to you, there are lots of reasons I love being a stay-at-home-dad and I think being a stay-at-home-dad is the greatest job in the world. There hasn’t been a day where I have thought to myself “Man I wish I was back at work,” or “boy I miss those long commutes in…
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Why I Thought We Didn’t Need Toddler Swimming Lessons
Looking for the best toddler swim lessons in Calgary? Check out my post here with my recommendation. If you’re looking for a review of the YMCA lessons as well as a list of available options around the city, see below! **Updated September 2018** When I first wrote this post, I didn’t know too much about…
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Music Monday – Meytal Cohen
It’s Music Monday! A segment where I share what music Clara and I are listening to. These songs will be great for parents and toddlers alike. As I mentioned in the About me section, music is a big part of my life. I’ve been playing guitar since I was 15 and have been the rhythm…
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Giving yourself permission to stay home
The toughest days for being a stay-at-home-dad (or stay-at-home-mom) are the days where you’re just done. You’re tired, you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, everything’s going wrong, or you just don’t think you have the energy to do it today. Unfortunately, your boss (or bosses) won’t give you the day off.…
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6 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do
As a parent we want our children to be safe. We install baby gates so they won’t fall down the stairs. Child safety locks are put on all the cupboards with dangerous chemicals. We put them in car seats and we keep them safe in cribs while they sleep. These are all no brainers. But…
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Dashing Family’s Birth Story
Maybe a more apt title would be AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Every birth story is unique, but I think for new parents the nervous, anxious, exciting feelings and straight out fear are common. I was certainly a ball of all of these things. Clara was due November 7, a day that came and passed with no sign that…
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Stay At Home Dad Projects: Lawn Care
The great, super, amazing thing about summer and parts of spring and fall in Calgary is you can be outside most days, all day. I love it. You don’t need to get all bundled up in snowsuits and brave the elements for as long as it takes until someone has to pee, or your limbs…
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How I Became a Stay-At-Home-Dad
I love being a stay-at-home-dad (SAHD). My story of becoming a stay-at-home-dad is a pretty simple one and one I suspect a lot of parents can relate to. I graduated with a diploma in Journalism, and for the last 13 years have been working as a journalist, writer, communications and marketing professional. In the last…
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