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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.
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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. She's the one doctors examine. She's the one with oodles of books written especially for her. She's the one who has to push when the time comes and they put the baby on her belly when it is delivered. So, the question is: Are you only along for the ride? Yes, you really are only along for the ride.
As you have probably guessed, there are plenty of things you will need to buy in the coming months. While you, or more likely your partner, may be anxious to do some shopping for the baby's nursery as soon as you find out that a baby is on the way, you should refrain from making any purchases until the 5th or 6th month. Pregnancy can be a risky and tenuous venture, so you will want to make sure that everything is stable before you make too many purchases. Dealing with a pregnancy loss is hard enough without the constant reminder of baby paraphernalia in your home. This may sound harsh, but it is, unfortunately, a reality. That said, month 5 or 6 is always a good time to start preparing for your tot.
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.
Whether or not you have been recently widowed, divorced or separated from the mother of your children under difference circumstances, it doesn’t matter. The results are still the same. You are now a single dad with all of the responsibilities that go with that title, and there are quite a few.
First and foremost, you have to address the needs of the kids. However you’ve become a single dad is sure to have been a traumatic experience for your children. It’s important to address that trauma with open communication. Don’t wait for your kids to come to you, go to them. Make sure your kids know that they are safe and loved and that you are in control.
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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. 
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. She's the one doctors examine. She's the one with oodles of books written especially for her. She's the one who has to push when the time comes and they put the baby on her belly when it is delivered. So, the question is: Are you only along for the ride? Yes, you really are only along for the ride. 
As you have probably guessed, there are plenty of things you will need to buy in the coming months. While you, or more likely your partner, may be anxious to do some shopping for the baby's nursery as soon as you find out that a baby is on the way, you should refrain from making any purchases until the 5th or 6th month. Pregnancy can be a risky and tenuous venture, so you will want to make sure that everything is stable before you make too many purchases. Dealing with a pregnancy loss is hard enough without the constant reminder of baby paraphernalia in your home. This may sound harsh, but it is, unfortunately, a reality. That said, month 5 or 6 is always a good time to start preparing for your tot. 