What are some good tips for first time fathers?
Some folks have posted some great stuff on this thread. I wish I would have had a lot of these when I first started on the road to being a father. Here's are a few in no particular order that I wish someone would have told me.It's already been hit on brilliantly by Marc Shedroff and Kelly Erickson but it's a big one. Turn off your cell phones, get off the computer, and get involved with your kids. They have Jedi senses when it comes to knowing that you're not paying real attention. They smell fake better than anyone. Never buy infant and toddler clothes or most toys new. That also counts for strollers and high chairs. Breast feeding wears Mom out. If Mom is up, make an effort to get up with her even if she says she's got it. Pick up more responsibilities around the house and cover the tasks before she even needs to ask. Find sleep opportunities and take them. Power naps are your friend. Remember if you and your wife get snippy with each other extend a lot more passes. Fatigue doesn't make anyone more smiley. Before you spend a couple hundred dollars on baby books late one night in a sleep deprived delirium because your new born won't stop crying, understand that most of what you read is available online for free. With that in mind go ahead and download basic pain med dosing charts to your phone, tablet, and desktop. Teething, nuff said. Don't play the comparison game. Just because someone's baby was walking sooner than yours means absolutely nothing. Don't rush development, it won't work anyway. For the most part they potty train when they are ready, ditch the pacifier when they finally decide it's time, and will crawl when they are ready to move. Assist, guide, structure, but don't force. Have fun! Nothing says lame more than Dad's who are trying to act cool and professional when they are playing with their kids at the park. Go down the slide, make funny faces, laugh, and enjoy all of it. Your kids will love it and it's just straight up good for your soul. Don't wait for date nights. A simple hour away to grab a simple dinner with your wife is like winning the lottery. It helps you reconnect and regroup. Develop family rituals early on. Kids dig the structure and the memories you make are fantastic. Pay attention to the awesome reality that most of the time your kids are teaching you a lot more than you are teaching them. Listen, slow down, and enjoy!
What would be a good name for a dad in my story?
Wow, the parents in your story have ten kids! That's a lot to handle and I would actually like to read about how they deal with it. I don't even know your plot, but just this fact interests me. If you don't mind me asking, what's the story about? Names for the father: -- Adam -- Alexander "Alex, Alec" -- Andrew "Andy, Drew" -- Benjamin "Ben" -- Bradley "Brad" -- Charles "Charlie" -- Christopher "Chris" -- Daniel "Dan, Danny" -- David "Dave" -- Derek -- Ethan -- Evan -- Gregory "Greg" -- Jack -- Jacob "Jake" -- James "Jay, Jim, Jimmy, Jamie" -- Jared -- Jason -- Jeffrey "Jeff" -- John "Johnny, Jack" -- Jonathan "Jon, Jonny" -- Joseph "Joe, Joey" -- Joshua "Josh" -- Kenneth "Ken, Kenny" -- Lucas "Luke" -- Matthew "Matt" -- Michael "Mike" -- Nicholas "Nick" -- Oliver -- Peter "Pete" -- Robert "Rob, Robbie" -- Ryan -- Scott -- Sean -- Thomas "Tom" -- Timothy "Tim" -- Vincent "Vince, Vinny" -- William "Will, Bill, Liam" -- Zachary "Zach"
Tips on seducing my step dad?
Start prancing around the house in your skimpiest outfits. Flash him your boobers every chance you get. Drug his drink, and record you guys gettin it on!!!! Good luck Beezy!!!
What do I do? My best friend's dad coming onto me! 10 points to most helpful answer!?
I've started to come to the conclusion that you may be right, plezurgui. She was recently unreasonably upset that her dad had a girlfriend, and couldn't "imagine" them going on vacation and sleeping together in the same room. She's going to be 21 in a few months! Also, when we left the movie, their fingers were interwined and their arms swinging as she smiled up at him. NOT normal, in my opinion--especially at her age.
Life Advice: How do I know if I'm a good dad?
As a toddler my Dad took care of my sister and I as a single parent. He worked, cooked, cleaned, bathed us, and attended to our every need as best he could.I can remember him working long hours before Christmas. Since wasn't getting home before our bedtime he woke us up and put us in the car to drive around and see the magic of the entire towns Christmas decorations. He supervised us so we could go caroling like we had seen in movies. He stayed up all night wrapping presents and then when he had it all perfect he would come wake us up at like 4 a.m. with the excitement of a child. Girls, girls, Santa was here! We would all open our gifts and take pictures, clean up the mess and then all go back to bed so Dad could get a nap.He played with us outside and brought cool stuff home from work. ( He worked at a sticker factory that made some other cool stuff.) On Sundays he would turn on the stereo and clean house top to bottom dancing around, showing off his dance moves and goofiness.Through all of these things he taught me to work hard, always make time even when you think there isn't any ( you may just be making a lifetime memory), sacrifice, and to never lose sight of your inner child. I am proud to report my inner 3 year old is healthy and happy and comes outside of this 46 year old body to play as often as she can.
Are dad a tererist? 10 point for best anser!?
I think yor being a little to suspiciouse but you could be right he might possibly be terrorist but it's unlikely
What is a great book to read after "Rich dad, poor dad"?
Here is my personal Reading List!I would definitely recommend reading:MONEY Master The Game: 7 Simple Steps For Financial Freedom - by Tony RobbinsThe 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich - by Timothy Ferriss