The Power of Presence: Treasuring the Small Moments as a Dad
I have so many amazing memories as a dad over the last 19 years. One that I’ve returned to many times is a particular afternoon when Elijah was about five years old. He had the day off from school due…
Passing Down a Love for Animals: A Family Journey
Growing up, one of my earliest memories is of my dog Buffy. He was this huge mutt, perhaps six feet tall—or at least, to me, he felt that big. In reality, he was about the size of a Border Collie.…
Rediscovering Niagara Falls: A Journey Through Time and Borders
Growing up in the Midwest, my family occasionally traveled to one of the largest and most breathtaking waterfalls in the world: Niagara Falls, straddling the border between Canada and the United States. No matter how many times I visit, I’m…
Traveling Internationally with an Infant – Not as Hard as You Might Think
This June, we decided to embark on an adventure with our four-month-old and we crossed the Atlantic to visit Grandma, Auntie, and a few cousins in Bulgaria. The prospect of this trip scared the hell out of us. So, figured…
The Positive Truth About Parenting
The three most important things in life (IMO) are: Love yourself Love your family Stay Positive Years ago, I couldn’t stand it when people would tell me, “You need to love yourself before you can love others.” I was also…
The Feeding of Maya – A Cluster (f***) Feeding Experience
My amazingly incredible daughter was born a month ago. (Not) coincidently, that’s about the time my wife’s last full night of sleep occurred as well. As many of you know, I have two older boys in their late teens. I…
Missing Child – A Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Sidenote: I previously published this on my regular blog https://jasonstadtlander.com to which the operators of King Richard’s Faire responded and I am grateful to attend locations like this where the owners take the status of children seriously. Thank you King…
Intimate Moments and Partners Feeling The Baby Move
NOTE: This post contains adult intimacy topics. In my opinion, creating a new person is a truly magical and awe-inspiring process. Yes, it’s also painful, aggravating, and at times, very overwhelming. We are now down to just a couple weeks…
A Pregnancy Baby Journal – Not Just a Mom Thing
Pregnancy journals are nothing new. It’s been recommended for decades. It helps you mentally and emotionally to connect with your child-to-be. As a father who will not have a life growing inside them, this is very important in my opinion.…
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