A friend of mine runs this developing web-site, dedicated to Fitness and Nutrition "Anatomy Fitness, this first article is not only for your pregnant partners, but for you to support them by participating in their exercise.

- Eric

Exercise, Fitness, and Pregnancy

Exercising in pregnancy is great for you and your baby, as long as you are sensible and follow some guidelines. Not only does exercising release endorphins which will make you feel great, it is also great to prepare your body for labour and birth. Many studies have shown that mothers who are fit generally have a far easier labour and delivery than mothers who are unfit. It doesn’t have to be a lot of exercise, but every little bit helps. Below are some tips for exercising while pregnant. Please note though, that for both yours and your baby’s safety, you should always consult your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC),or the medical professional overseeing your pregnancy if you are not in New Zealand, about what exercise is appropriate for you to do while pregnant. ... read more >>

Reflections on a world without dads - a mum's perspective.

What will this world be if we didn’t have dads. There won’t be anyone to reassure you and hold you when things go wrong nor would there be anyone for the sons to go for the games with or to show off the daughter in pride. ... read more >>

A Podcast hosted on International Dad featuring show hosts Scott Lancaster and co-hosts Eric Mooij and Stefan Korn from DIYFather.com.

Today’s guest is Susan Hutson - Community Director for Bizymoms.com

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The other day I was somewhat a little surprised when my wife, came back from work and goes straight to Pyper and said “give mummy a kiss” – I just about died – usually I have to pry a kiss off of my wife, rather than actually being told to give her one instead if you get my drift!
Anyway I decided to play the game as such and really listened to what she thought was what Pyper wanted. So Pyper gives her a kiss and Im there thinking ok honey “why don’t you come over and give daddy a kiss” I mean why should Pyper just get a kiss.

I think this seems to be the norm, when we have a child both parents go hard out to make sure their child is looked after, cared for and loved. I think we sometimes actually forget that both parents actually need the same from each other also.

- Scott

by Bruce Linton, Ph.D.

Having a baby and making the transition to parenthood is a very complicated process. I say this from both my professional perspective as a family counselor, and my own experience as a father of two children. With all the various pressures on young families, often there is not enough time or energy for parents to have the sexual contact one or both partners want. ... read more >>

Even before our children were born Al and I had always wanted to be equal as parents. We were lucky that both of us were home for the first few months of our first daughter's life. Even though I was very clear in my mind that I wanted both of us to be involved and equal - and we knew that I would have to go back to work and he would stay home with her - I found I had to bite my tongue when he did things differently from what I thought was the "right" way. ... read more >>

Oh those dreaded teenage years. As parents you may experience anxious feelings about the coming years when your children will grow up to be young teens. Those temper storms, stubborn behavior, changes in ways of thinking and so many new and difficult situations to deal with. And above all, you know deep within there will come a day when your daughter will start going out with a boy.

As a parent, acknowledge that everyone does start dating at some point. Don’t forget your past years as a teenager and youth. Dating is both a normal and good activity. ... read more >>

I don’t know what your marriage looks like, but the reality is that there will be a huge number of people who hear this who are all set to throw in the towel – half of all marriages in this country end in divorce. The state of the other half of marriages will look like patch-work quilt … some great, some not so great.

Communicator & author, Walt Larimore says that when he and his wife buy a wedding present for friends, that they give them a box … a very beautiful, but empty box. In it, they put these words:
“Most people who get married believe a myth – they believe that marriage is a beautiful box filled with all the things they’ve longed for - they believe that it is filled with companionship, sexual fulfilment, intimacy and friendship. The truth is that marriage at the start is an empty box, you must put something in before you can take something out. ... read more >>

Take a few minutes today and jot down how dramatically different your life would be if you had never met your wife. Of course your kids would not exist, you would still be dressing like a mad scientist and your culinary skills would consist of spaghetti every night. But also talk about all the things you treasure that only she can bring. The things no one else knows about.

Put a note on her pillow tomorrow or tape it on the front door on your way out. Just another little way to say “thank you” to your best friend.

To learn the art of writing notes to your wife, click here.

Posted with permission from www.allprodad.com

Have you realized the most important thing in a young girl’s life? It is her FATHER!

A father carves the way for their daughter’s lives, and when a father strengthens and rebuilds his bond with his daughter, it shapes her life and his for the better. But how ever much a father loves his daughter if he doesn’t realize what a girl child usually expects of him, his relationship would be strained.

Girls seek for a sense of protection and safety from their fathers. They feel that fathers should be available when needed. The real value of a father in a girl’s life is that it is from fathers that girls learn about males in the world; ... read more >>