The iPad, the Tantrum, and the Truth: Why Modern Dads Need a Reset Button
When the iPad Fails and the Tantrum Begins: A Modern Dad’s Challenge Parenting in the digital age presents unique hurdles. The simple act of calming a child with an iPad…
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The iPad, the Tantrum, and the Truth: Why Modern Dads Need a Reset Button
The Digital Dilemma: When the iPad Sparks a Tantrum Parenting in the digital age is often a delicate balancing act. The sight of a child throwing a tantrum over an…
The One Where I Got Out-Parented By Nidgle’s YouTube Channel
Discovering Nidgle’s YouTube Channel: When Parenting Meets Technology As a modern father, balancing parenting responsibilities with the technological landscape can be a challenge. Recently, I found myself unexpectedly out-parented—not by…
‘I Turned Out Fine’ Isn’t a Parenting Strategy: Things I Did Differently by Kid #6
Why the ‘I Turned Out Fine’ Parenting Strategy Falls Short Parenting often involves reflecting on how we were raised and deciding which lessons to carry forward. The “I Turned Out…
He Wasn’t Listening. He Was OBSERVE-LISTENING: The Art of Raising Kids Who Think (Sometimes)
Understanding Observe-Listening: A New Approach to Parenting Many parents assume that listening to their children means simply hearing their words. However, “observe-listening” is a deeper practice that involves watching for…
The Diaper Explosion, the Divorce, and Why ‘Consistency’ Isn’t Always a Straight Line
When Life Throws Diaper Explosions and Divorce into the Mix Parenting is often portrayed as a journey of steady milestones and predictable routines. Yet, real life has its own chaotic…
“I Turned Out Fine” Isn’t a Parenting Strategy: Things I Did Differently by Kid #6
Rethinking Parenting: Why “I Turned Out Fine” Falls Short When reflecting on parenting approaches, it’s easy to hear the refrain, “I turned out fine,” and consider it validation enough. Yet,…
She Wasn’t a Tomboy. She Was Just Wynema.
Embracing Individuality in Raising Daughters Every child is a unique blend of traits that defy conventional labels. When raising daughters, it’s essential to appreciate their individuality without boxing them into…
The IPad, The Tantrum, and The Truth: Why Modern Dads Need a Reset Button
The Challenge of Digital Parenting in the Modern Age The arrival of the iPad brought a revolution in how children engage with entertainment and learning. Yet, it also introduced new…
The One Where I Got Out-Parented by Nidgle’s YouTube Channel
When Your Child Becomes the Teacher: Embracing Modern Dad Advice From Son Parenting is often seen as a one-way street where parents guide their children. Yet, in today’s digital age,…