Tag: parental musings

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  What Makes a Father a Dad

  We all have different perceptions of what a father should be. In this article, Noah tells us of his personal journey of discovering fatherhood and why every day is Father’s Day.   By Kevin Noah Windfield Growing up in the 1970s without a father was a very difficult situation for my brother and I. We […]
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  Being a Good Friend to New Parents

  Have a friend who is about to have a baby? Here’s how to be an A+ friend to the new parents. If you are pregnant, be sure to share this with your friends and family! By Emma McNerlinWith the arrival of a baby, the world tilts a little bit on its axis, early days and […]
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  It Takes a Village: The Power of Mommy Friends

        Being expats parents can be tough, particularly when you don’t have the support village which you would back home. In this refreshing article, Cara motivates us to take a leap, as awkward as it may be, towards creating our own village and making friends who will be there for us through tough […]
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  Parenting: Expectations vs Reality

  We all have a vision of a perfect parent and children in mind. But as soon as we have children of our own, that vision blurs a bit. Jenny suggests what we can do on those days when raising kids gets the best of us. By Jenny Rephaeli Remember being the single young lady with […]
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  Like a Boss! Balancing Life as a Single Mom

  So how do single moms actually balance it all? In this article, Cara tells us what “balance” actually means and how single moms, unknowingly, have the capability to do so. By Cara Mayega It’s just after 2am and I’ve only had a couple of hours sleep when the little coughs splutter over the baby monitor. I […]
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  Life as a Stay-at-home Dad: I’m Not the Perfect Father!

  One stay-at-home dad shares his honest view that just because he’s the primary caregiver doesn’t make him special or the ‘perfect dad’.  By Seita Arafune I am a stay-at-home dad. Am I a perfect dad? I’m afraid not. I secretly delight in observing people’s reactions when I am introduced to them as a stay-at-home dad. […]