Fathers helping fathers take parental leave.
This weekend, I lost my voice. That’s bad news for my parental leave mojo, because there is usually a ton of papa singing in this house. Here’s why even crap singers like me shouldn’t be afraid to belt out a ballad for their little one. When I mean crap singer, I mean bad; I can hear that I’m out…
It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once by new dads, and I’m always impressed when it comes up. Why? Because it’s not “socially acceptable” to admit that your baby knows how to push your buttons. Dads will definitely own up to feeling worn out. Or overwhelmed. But frustration is a more sensitive topic. And anger… well,…
To smooth your transition from working man to papa-in-chief, prepare like you’re starting a new job. I’m four days into my parental leave now and slowly starting to get my feet under me. My suggestion to other dads preparing for the same transition? Do a little homework. Ask for a handover. And establish your baby baseline. Just like you…
Almost six months ago, I became a father for the second time. My son, Matteo, has brought newfound joy and light into our home, along with a healthy dose of parental humility. Intellectually, I knew that our second child would not be a replica of our firstborn. But it has been frustrating to see my best parenting tips and…
// Fabian is a new father living in Norway who shared his experiences during his 6-month parental leave. // I’m now at the end of six months of parental leave – of which I shared two with my wife and was the primary caregiver for the remaining four months – and it’s time for a quick recap. I’ll elaborate…
// Adam is a new father living in Alberta, Canada and is in the middle of a nine-month stretch of parental leave. This is his story. // As I said in my first post, I knew I wanted to be at home with my kid before I knew we were pregnant, and my partner, Lauren, knew she wanted me…
I’ve taken my daughter to the public pool dozens of times. It’s guaranteed to tire out your little one out, and it’s a great and affordable way to have fun together. Unless you miss the signs and find yourself up s*** creek without a swim diaper.
// Adam is a new father living in Alberta, Canada and is in the middle of a nine-month stretch of parental leave. This is his story. // I knew I wanted to be at home with my kid before I knew we were pregnant, and my partner, Lauren, knew she wanted me at home, too. Like so much of…
It’s hard to believe that next week, you’ll turn two years old. The day you were born seems like yesterday. You were so beautiful and innocent. You were healthy. We knew we were lucky. In those first precious hours of life, you slept soundly on your mother’s chest. I watched you in the darkness, quietly, in awe. But somewhere…
// Andrew is a father of two living in the Netherlands who is sharing his experiences during his three-month parental leave. // The key to getting both girls ready to leave the house in the morning is keeping enough momentum for the older not to lose focus and the younger not to feel neglected.
Take The Time was started out of frustration. I was sitting at my…
This weekend, I lost my voice. That’s bad news for my parental leave…
It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once by new dads, and…
To smooth your transition from working man to papa-in-chief, prepare like you’re starting…