Category: Baby

Oct 07
Ditch the Cover: A Dad’s Feelings on Open Air Breastfeeding

I'm just going to say it upfront. I'm a huge supporter of open-air breastfeeding. It's natural. It's beautiful. It's 100% acceptable and supported by my wife, family, and myself.

Oct 12
Make Baby Mealtime, Family Time: Stokke’s Tripp Trapp® Chair Nurtures Family Bonding

My favorite memories with the kids always tend to be created while spending time around the table. Family meals, game nights, and art projects are all centered around the kitchen table in our home. That's why I'm excited to have found out about Stokke's Tripp Trapp® Chair.

Jun 19
Have You Taken the Paternity Leave Pledge?

DADS & MOMS: This Father’s Day, I was proud to partner with Dove Men+Care and take the #PaternityLeavePledge. I wasn’t offered Paternity Leave when we had our first, so I took two weeks earned vacation time. It made all the difference in starting off parenthood with a strong bond with my small growing family. Now we can goof-off and have fun […]

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Oct 30
Preparing for Those Diaper Surprises!

Halloween is on its way and has me thinking about all of the frightening moments I've dealt with as a parent with my littles... and diapers.

Apr 04
We Just Switched to Ivory Free & Gentle Body Wash as a Family

Give your family the gift of uncompromised skincare with Ivory Free & Gentle Cleanse & Nourish Body Wash with Pear & Sandalwood Scent. This gentle body wash is free of dyes and parabens, making it perfect for the whole family. It is formulated to cleanse and nourish skin with the scent of pear and sandalwood. Ivory has created soap that is 99.44% pure for over 130 years and is dedicated to providing products with thoughtful ingredients that families trust.

Jan 12
A World Before Language

One of the things that got me through those first several months each go around was an understanding that I didn't completely understand what my sons were going through.

Jun 17
My Early Days of Fatherhood And Looking Beyond

Those early days of fatherhood with my first were such a change from the child-free days. My priorities flipped. Beautiful moments are happening all around us and he taught be to focus on them more. He was so little. My first mini me.

Jun 12
Fatherhood Can Be A Serious Balancing Act On A Daily Basis

Fatherhood is a balancing act unlike anything else I’ve ever done. It is hard for me to believe that I’ve been doing it for over four years now.

May 24
#KickingRash Has Never Looked So Good

We all know that Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® helps to eliminate diaper rash, but what if it could magically make other sources of discomfort disappear as easily? Let's just imagine that #KickingRash super power could be used for something else.

Feb 27
Newborn Photos by Magdalena Oryl

Newborn photography is tricky. There are so many photographers in the Chicago area it can be hard to know who to choose. We lucked when we found Magalena. She was not only talented with the camera, but she was great with directing us in front of it. We took these images in her home studio […]