It has been, to be blunt, a winter of misery. Starting just before Thanksgiving, the house has been the site of an unrelenting siege. The aggressors? They look cute, but those smiles conceal a contempt for health and wellness that is unlike anything else in human history, or at least the history that occurred without toddlers. … [Read more...] about Toddlers as Instruments of Biological Warfare
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Mindfulness Helps you Stay Present
As a father, there are a lot of competing requests for our time. Beyond our kids, we have the regular stuff: finance; relationships; chores; employment; and others. You may also have other situations arise, like health issues, projects, and hobbies. All of these have the capacity to create stress, reduce attention, and lead to a sense of spinning or swirling. While it's a New … [Read more...] about Mindfulness Helps you Stay Present
Influenza at Home
No one likes influenza, or the flu. The muscle aches, the fever, the fatigue, and everything else about it make life miserable. So what do you do when you or your partner get it? Here's how we handle it. Influenza or a cold? One of the first things you need to figure out is if you have the flu or something else. The table below is reproduced from the CDC. Of … [Read more...] about Influenza at Home
Exercise and the Challenges of Dad Bod
Raising kids is tough. The stress and physical exertion of an infant can cause your body to break down and require medical assistance or modifications to activities. This can be frightening if you're by yourself or the only one able to take care of something. One way to combat this is through regular exercise or fitness training. Beyond Dad Bod A recent-ish meme is the "Dad … [Read more...] about Exercise and the Challenges of Dad Bod