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Birthday party planning tips

Birthday parties for kids are meant to be fun. It’s an occasion that should be celebrated and can be a great opportunity for kids to run around, socialize and (hopefully) sleep better tonight. The line between a good and bad party is a fine one that can be easily navigated by following a couple really simple laws. Continue reading Birthday party planning tips

Baby basics: Changing the diaper

Before being a dad I didn’t know too much about changing a diaper. In the parenting class at the hospital they ran through it a couple times, but it’s all a blur now. As with things to come regarding parenting, I look at Baby Mojo now and I wonder how that 8 pound little dude became this 26 pound of crawling, eating, curious toddler we have now. Continue reading Baby basics: Changing the diaper

Travelling with a toddler

Our first trip as a family was to the beach, with an infant. Nine months later we made the same trip with a toddler. The second trip was infinitely more enjoyable while we were there, but, was a crying mess going and coming.

The trip down there with a toddler was much worse than coming back and the next trip should be even easier, now that we’ve learned a couple things. Continue reading Travelling with a toddler

Tips for toddlers and new parents

Prior to being a dad I had heard all the clichés, they grow up quickly and time flies by. Never being one to adhere to what people say, I knew that my time as a dad would be different. However, 11 months in, all of those overused clichés are true, so very true.

We did prep ourselves, just in case they turned out to be correct and that preparation wasn’t enough. If you’re a new parent, you’ve purchased the books and talked to friends here are four tips to reinforce what you’ve been told. Continue reading Tips for toddlers and new parents

Eating with a toddler-Dining with Dad

I know we’re feeding Baby Mojo because he’s gaining weight, yet it always seems like most of the food gets on his lap or bib, and then down on the floor where the dogs camp out for table scraps. During lunch and dinner, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Victoria Stillwell enter and scold me for allowing such slovenly dog behavior to occur.

We’re thankful that Baby Mojo has stopped the sonic assault when he eats. Now he’s just entered a slightly picky stage of eating. As an almost 11 month old toddler he loves anything that he can pick up to eat. Unfortunately, he’s now trying to eat anything that he can pick up. Continue reading Eating with a toddler-Dining with Dad

4 mandatory toys for toddlers

As a daddy I occasionally roam the toy isle, looking at what’s trendy, age appropriate and if anything peaks Baby Mojo’s interest. He just turned 10 months old, so many things are peaking his interest, but only a couple toys have really risen to the top. If you have a baby that’s about to hit the toddler stage look for any of these items at a yard sale and you’ll have a very happy camper on your hands. Continue reading 4 mandatory toys for toddlers

Fashionistas in the suburbs

One of the unintended advantages of being a stay at home dad is not having to wear nice clothes in the daytime. The only folks that I’ll see are other moms, dads and retail workers. Sure you have to run errands stop by the library for story time and go on the occasional side trip, but that’s it. As long as I don’t’ wear clothing that’s ripped or has paint stains I’m all good.

Full disclosure: I’m no fashion plate. Most of my clothing has a retro feel, mainly because it consists of large collared shirts from the 70s, Continue reading Fashionistas in the suburbs

Baby Mojo’s first haircut

Baby Mojo was born with a head full of hair. Literally from the very first instant we saw him he had a dark brown patch of hair on his head that only got longer and lighter as he got older. At the very tender age of six months old his mother gave him his first haircut.

Around nine months old he was starting to look like a very young member of The Beatles or a background character in Fraggle Rock. I entertained the idea of Continue reading Baby Mojo’s first haircut