List/Grid Monthly Archives: September 2011
Fatherhood As Hero’s Journey: Prologue
When I was 11 or 12 years old, my favorite book was D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths. I have fond memories of staying up late into the night engrossed in grand stories of mythic beings whose personalities and (sometimes rash) decisions shaped the lives of “us humans.” Prometheus’ compassion, Athena’s wisdom, and what seemed to a lucky streak for the ages in the tale of Perseus were constant companions through my early teens. The mythology…
Oh Oh, Baby Boy! A Celebration Of Engaged Fathers
This is the text of an interview I did with my wife, Janine Macbeth, about her upcoming children’s book, Oh Oh, Baby Boy! Q: What is Oh Oh, Baby Boy!? A: Oh Oh, Baby Boy! is a full color children’s book that celebrates Engaged Fathers and the boys they once were. I’m fundraising on Kickstarter, a crowd fundraising site, to get the book printed. I have until October 16th to raise pledge funds, or no…
Swimming Through Week 39 of Pregnancy
In my search for pain relief, I have also taken up swimming again. I found a one piece swimsuit in the plus size section of our local department store. I mention this only as a tip to other pregnant woman. It was about half the price of anything I found at maternity shops. That seems to be the trend in general with maternity clothes, but I digress. There is something quite liberating about being nearly…
I Need A Second Kid Primer.
I’ve forgotten everything. With a mere five days to go before we welcome our second kid, I’ve come to the realization that I cannot recall much more than soft, hazy memories of my first days and weeks with Nora Jane. (Okay, sure, perhaps the morphine played a teensy role in that.) As Nora and I march up the stairs to her tune du jour or bossy edicts of how we should take turns counting, it…
Mompreneur Insights – Interview with Lorraine Allman
Today I’m very privileged to be able to share with you some ‘Mompreneur Insights’ from Lorraine Allman. Lorraine is an entrepreneur and researcher with over 14 years experience of starting and running businesses, from establishing one of the first online business information portals in the UK to running a highly successful business and educational research company. She is currently MD of Speed Mentor Central® an online centre of business expertise supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses….
Are The 2s Really Terrible?
For years I’d heard about the terrible 2s, stories of endless tantrums, inexplicable behavior, screaming, throwing things, and major craziness. I built up this expectation that on the day our son, The Littlest E, turned 2, we would not find him in his crib on awakening, but a little hellion sent to torment us for the next year. The Littlest E turned 2 in July and he is in the thick of what I call…
Pregnancy Massage
In my quest for pain relief in my third trimester of pregnancy, I decided to try a massage specially designed for pregnant woman. It seems to be a small niche in the market here. I found two spas in my city, but it took a week to get in for an appointment. Like with most niche offerings and especially those labeled ‘maternity’, I am very cynical initially about how specialized the treatment will actually be….
Cloth Diapers…Not So Scary After All!
So, I’m proud to say we’ve finally made the switch to cloth diapers, and I am LOVING it!! Back a year and a half ago, this working mom, who knew she wasn’t going to get much in the way of a maternity leave – I played a concert the day before I went into labor, and was back on stage two months later – was skeptical about having enough time, patience, and gumption to deal…
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