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Submitted by admin on Wed, 19/11/2008 - 9:52pm
If you think diyfather.com is a good site and have 5 seconds to spare, please click on either of the following links: Direct link to the diyfather nomination Link to the best parenting blog page and vote for us. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Scott, Eric and Stefan Jazz for kids
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Coal Train - My Bellybutton Stays the Same If this is your kind of thing - check out coaltrainrailroad.com for more. Enjoy, Stef Candles and children
Submitted by admin on Sun, 15/11/2009 - 7:48pm
Some compare the fumes created by burning paraffin candles to those of second hand smoking. Just how dangerous candle smoke is to humans remains unclear, but many common types of candles release toxins such as benzene and toluene when they are lit. It is believed that the soot from paraffin candles can also cause respiratory problems or could negatively affect people who already have asthma, lung, or heart problems. Tummy Tub - Mum versus Dad Face Off
Submitted by admin on Fri, 28/08/2009 - 9:45pm
Andrea and Eric will review products and give their own views on the products. This is a review of Tummy Tub
Features and Benefits: Baba Slings - Mum versus Dad Face Off
Submitted by admin on Mon, 17/08/2009 - 10:30pm
Andrea and Eric will review products and give their own views on the products. This is a review of Baba Slings
From Andrea (Mum) After reading the pamphlet on the Baba Sling and looking at the instructions for wearing it, I thought you needed a degree to put the thing on correctly and was amazed to discover that it could be used up to 2 years +. My first atte DIYFather.com publishes first book "Call Me Dad!"
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/02/2009 - 8:27pm
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Meanwhile we had a bit of a reflection on the writing process ... like the high lights and low lights (and everything in-between) of writing a book in this podcast. Despite the struggles and difficulties of pulling it all off in time and to everyone's liking, a sense of achievement remains and everyone at DIYFather.com is really excited about getting the book out. So a big THANK YOU to all the contributors and everyone who helped with the book! A special thanks of course goes to our children, partners and families for being there for us (and sticking with us) throughout the whole process Thanks everyone reading this for spreading "the word" ... and if you live in Wellington, come along to our LAUNCH PARTY for drinks and nibbles on February 18th, 6pm at Dymocks on Lampton Quay. Scott, Eric and Stefan The DIYFather Book Call Me Dad! Media Release
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 8:53pm
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Call me Dad! A Manual for new fathers There are thousands of parenting books out there, but when three Wellington guys became dads, they quickly realized there was nothing that spoke directly to them as men. They wanted something easy to read, instructional without being overly academic and providing a male perspective on all the stuff first-time dads need to know. Call Me Dad! is written for a new generation of men, to address this lack. Fathers are now much more deeply involved. More and more dads are no longer content with traditional, stereotyped roles and are questioning their contribution to the upbringing of their children. Motor skills
Submitted by admin on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 10:18pm
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As parents we get to hear lots about developing motor skills (usually fine or gross) ... and then there are motor skills of a different kind!
She isn’t quite 15 yet but one day asks the question. "Dad, could you maybe take me to a car park and show me how to drive?" When I was young my father let me move the car up and down our driveway well before I was 15. I remember him whacking me for swerving for a dog that ran out when we went on our first on-road outing. Luckily my school had a drivers’ education program so the stress of learning went down for him and me. My experiences led me to believe that learning basic vehicle handling before facing traffic is a good thing.    
 
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If you or your kids are into music - check out the 
Lighting a candle at home to celebrate a birthday, get in the mood for Christmas or even to save a bit on your next power bill is a nice thing to do. Children are often drawn to the magic of the flame and enjoy the sense that something special is happening. Apart from the usual hazards of an open flame near children there have been reports over the last few years that candles literally create a special atmosphere at home - a toxic one.
TummyTub® was designed in the Netherlands by child carers to ease the transition from the comfort of the mother’s womb.
Baba Slings allow for 7 different comfortable positions to cater for your baby's changing moods and needs throughout the day. Carry from Birth up to 4 years. With discreet hands free Breast feeding on the go, have the life you want and still be the best Mum that you know how. Great for Jet setters & public transport.
Yes, yes yes ... the rumours are true ... we wrote a book last year and it got published last week. This week it is available at most high street stores in New Zealand and it will hit the shelves in the UK next month. Major online book retailers have also started selling it ... so "the word" is out! Have a look at our 
There comes a time in every father’s life when they realise their little girl is growing up. She is nearly as tall as you are, can develop strong arguments and the mother-daughter thing can get explosive – particularly at certain times of the month. 
