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- Imaginary Friends - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My three-year-old daughter has an imaginary friend named Maggie. She talks to her all the time, draws with her, and "reads" her favorite books to her. I even have to set an extra place at the dinner table for Maggie or my daughter won't eat. Is this okay or should I be concerned ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - Helping the Expectant Mom Cope with Morning Sickness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My wife is two months pregnant and is queasy pretty much all the time. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? And is there anything I can do to help her? A: About half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Despite the name, the nausea, heartburn, and ...
Views: 2018(5 votes) - Hey, What Happened to My Sex Drive? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear MrDad: Help! I'm an expectant father and something's happening to my libido. A: For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on. But for others, it borders on the revolting. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of factors, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: ...
Views: 3151(7 votes) - DaddyStress - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of him since she's with him all day long. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with ...
Views: 1891(4 votes) - Discipline for Single Parents - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a single parent and I'm finding it harder and harder to keep my kids in line. When I was married the two of us could back each other up. But now that I'm alone I don't seem to have the energy to take a stand. What can I do to regain control? A: At one time or another, all ...
Views: 1955(5 votes) - Overcoming Jealousy (of a new baby) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I used to be the center of my wife's universe. Now that we've had a baby, I'm jealous, of all the time they spend together and I feel left out. Is this normal and how can I overcome my feelings? A: First of all, it's completely normal to be jealous of your wife's relationship ...
Views: 1899(4 votes) - Am I Boring My Child? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a stay-at-home dad, and I'm worried that my daughter will get bored at home with me and with the same toys. What do I do? A: Wow, what a great question! You've really hit on an incredibly common fear—not only for dads but for stay-at-home moms too. Rather than come up ...
Views: 1754 - Dads and Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear MrDad: Everyone says that new mothers should breastfeed their babies but I've never really know why. And, I know this sounds nuts, but is there anything I can to do to stay involved while my wife is nursing? I feel so left out. A: Before their babies are born, just about any expectant ...
Views: 1958 - How Becoming a Parent Changes Friendships - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear MrDad: Since becoming a father my wife and I haven't been able to spend as much time with our friends as we used to. Some of them seem to understand but others don't. Is there anything we can do to keep our friendships alive? A: Considering how small and helpless babies are, it's really ...
Views: 1703 - Increasing Competence as a Dad - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear MrDad. I'm a new father. I haven't had much experience with infants and I want to be involved in my daughter's care, but every time I try to pick her up, she starts to fret. How can I feel more competent? A: Few things can make a man feel less like a man than feeling incompetent. And ...
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