This is our third baby and not until now have we been advocates of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and...
Daddy's Newborn Guide: Rest for Mommies
My wife gave birth to our Baby Lara two days ago and it has been 8 years since we last had a baby and so everything is back to square one. Some might think that it’s kind of weird for me posting blogs about postpartum facts, tips, nutrition & lactation, but parenting is a partnership and taking care of our baby should not just be left to our wives. ...
Daddy All Over Again
I can’t remember the feeling I had when Gelo & Monty were born. It’s been 8 year since Monty was born & 10 years since Gelo, our eldest was born. And this time it’s a girl, it’s like being a dad all over again. It excites me to think that it seems like we are starting over again. But it hasn’t really sank in yet,...
Make Kids Love Words
I was attracted to an article in the daily about making kids love words. I do believe that for the next generation to excel they need to love words. We need to encourage our kids to read. We need to regulate their time in front on the television and the computer. There are days that my kids and I just go to a bookstore and read. You can even encourage them to...
Sermon-Based Fatherhood
I drive my kids to school every morning. This I found out to be the perfect time for me to disciple them or to mentor them. I have a habit of listening to AM Radio or to pod casts every time I’m in the car. But whenever drive them to school I purposely engage them and converse with them. This is a bit of a challenge for me at first, it’s too early...
Parenting Expectations
At times parents tend to raise kids like breeding race horse. I remember when Gelo, our first-born was growing up. I wanted him to be perfectly well mannered and all. I expected too much from him. Well he matured early and became a bit more serious but there is a down side. He grew impatient and at times short-tempered. We often expect too much from our kids...