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partner consider French fries a valid vegetable option? Or maybe you
just need some structure to help ensure that your partner is getting
all the... Read more...
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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.
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 heard about today’s dad, who gets a taste of pregnancy as well.
Up
to 65-percent of men with pregnant wives experience psychosomatic
conditions of pregnancy—they gain weight, get back pain and sometimes
even stomach spasms during birth.
The condition is called Couvade Syndrome. Men usually experience the
most profound symptoms during the third and fourth month of pregnancy. Experts give varying reasons as
to why this happens. Some believe it’s an expression of empathy. Others
say it’s an expression of anxiety. A few believe it’s a form of
rivalry—that men are trying to outdo their spouses, or even jealous.
While we say it with relative ease in most areas of our lives – “No, we don’t have a position available at this time,” “No, this is not a good time for me to talk,” and “No, I don’t want to go to the gym,” – when it comes to our kids, the word just doesn’t roll off the tongue with as much ease.
When your baby first arrives your bond may begin immediately, or for some it may take you both time to "grow on each other". One thing we know for sure is that bonding is essential for a baby.
Studies of newborn rhesus monkeys performed by Dr. Harry Harlow, show that these same monkeys when given a choice between two surrogate "mothers," one made of terrycloth, the other of wire and had food, overwhelmingly the baby monkeys chose the mother that could provide warmth and comfort. It was found that the young monkeys clung to the terrycloth mother whether it provided them with food or not, and that the young monkeys chose the wire surrogate only when it provided food.
A daunting task made easy with this handy checklist to help you BABY-PROOF YOUR HOME.
The good news is that newborns are not as accident-prone as older babies and toddlers. Although newborns are squirmy, they aren't very mobile and lie around a lot for the first couple months of life. If you have been too busy with shopping and preparing for junior's arrival to thoroughly baby-proof your home, then you are in luck. You can safely wait until your tot is two to four months old before you remodel your home into a hazard-free, baby-friendly environment. However, when the time comes, there are some basic child-proofing basics you should follow.
Thefunkystork.com is a pregnancy resource and parenting guide for expectant fathers and new dads. It provides only general information designed for educational purposes, and does not offer pregnancy or pediatric advice. You should always consult a physician about concerns you have with your pregnancy or your child's health.
You're an enlightened guy, right? When you first learned
that you and your wife were pregnant, your first thought (O.K., your
second thought, right after that moment of sheer panic) was that you
were ready for this. You'd thought a lot about it, and, as much as you
respect your own upbringing, you knew that you could do better and that
someday, you were going to win that most coveted award: The Greatest
Dad In The World-Ever.
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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. 
When your baby first arrives your bond may begin immediately, or for some it may take you both time to "grow on each other". One thing we know for sure is that bonding is essential for a baby.
A daunting task made easy with this handy checklist to help you 