dads to beyour role as an expectant father
Quite often expectant fathers get bent out of shape over what they should be doing during the pregnancy. The pregnant woman is often the focus of all attention. She's the one carrying the baby.... Read more...
new dadsserving your baby solid foodsSo, you're thinking about introducing your baby to the world of fine dining (or at least fine baby food). Starting solid foods isn't as easy, however, as setting down a plate. You'll be playing... Read more...
tips and toolsprenatal massage Massage is
always enjoyable. However, there are times in our lives when we need
massage for more than just relaxation. For women, pregnancy is one of
those times. With fluctuating hormones and... Read more...
dads to bedo dads have pregnancy pains?do dads have pregnancy pains?
Ah
hah. So you thought that it was just your spouse who would gain weight
and experience morning sickness, bloating and nausea. Guess you haven’t
yet... Read more...
Every week at The Funky Stork, we provide you with fresh content to keep you in-the-know about your life as an expectant father, new dad or single parent.
We all know that babies and kids need a lot of clothes, toys and furniture, and that none of these things come cheap. The worst part is that our kids outgrow everything really fast - toys become boring after two weeks, clothes become too small in 6 months, and furniture, such as strollers and cribs, becomes obsolete within a year or two.
As a parent, you have only a few options: buy new and throw out, or buy used and sell used. The Funky Stork Marketplace is a perfect forum to exchange your kid stuff with other parents. Sign in and start selling or buying. It's good for your pocketbook and for the environment.
Enjoy!
The Staff at The Funky Stork
Self esteem in children is very important. There are few things parents should observe from their children to determine the self esteem of their children.
Children of low self esteem might display symptoms like the following:
Work to pay the bills, get the kids off to school, make dinner, get the kids to bed, soccer games, dance recitals, piano lessons …with everything you have to do for your kids as a single dad, who has time to date? Well, you better make the time because soon your kids are going to grow up and move out, and all you’ll be left with are about a billion plastic soccer trophies displayed proudly on your mantle.
You know that spending time with your child is important, but you also know that the work week can run you down. When the weekend comes, all you want to do is sleep in, go to the gym, read and watch TV. Although you probably shouldn't verbalize it, the last thing you feel like doing is running after a toddler all weekend. That said, there are ways to make your "quality time" enjoyable for everyone. The trick is to find something fun that is age-appropriate for your toddlers to do. After all, a happy toddler means a happy father.
Here is our list of top 10 weekend activities for kids.
In case you
are clueless, as are most first-time parents, here is a quick cheat
sheet to give you an overview of the next 40 weeks. Print this out and
post it on your fridge or fold it up and place it in your pocket. The TRIMESTER CHEAT SHEET will be a great reference guide throughout the pregnancy. Enjoy.
In case you
are clueless, as are most first-time parents, here is a quick cheat
sheet to give you an overview of the next 40 weeks. Print this out and
post it on your fridge or fold it up and place it in your pocket. The TRIMESTER CHEAT SHEET will be a great reference guide throughout the pregnancy. Enjoy.
dads to bedoes your wife hate you?My wife had a clarifying phrase she began to use early on in her pregnancy when she was hit exceptionally hard with morning sickness: All bets are off. The phrase was shorthand for a more complicated... Read more...
dads to bedo dads have pregnancy pains?do dads have pregnancy pains?
Ah
hah. So you thought that it was just your spouse who would gain weight
and experience morning sickness, bloating and nausea. Guess you haven’t
yet... Read more...
As if life wasn't hectic enough without the added responsibility of
supporting pregnant partner and preparing for a baby.
While being an expectant father is
an exciting time in your life, it is normal for you to feel overwhelmed
and to lack concentration.
Don't fret, the staff at thefunkystork.com (the best place to find pregnancy and parenting information on the web)
has prepared a week-by-week email alert system that will help you stay
on track throughout the pregnancy. Get your pregnancy information for dads from thefunkystork.com by registering for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails.
We all know that babies and kids need a lot of clothes, toys and furniture, and that none of these things come cheap. The worst part is that our kids outgrow everything really fast - toys become boring after two weeks, clothes become too small in 6 months, and furniture, such as strollers and cribs, becomes obsolete within a year or two. 