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Take Back Your Sleep: A Survival Guide for Dads

Take Back Your Sleep: A Survival Guide for Dads

The phrase "young kids at home" tends to go hand in hand with "we're not sleeping well." Between midnight feedings, potty-training accidents, nightmares, teenager mischief, and bouts of the stomach flu, it might feel like you'll never get a full night's sleep again. Unfortunately, you have a job, which means you need to function even when your family isn’t sleeping well. Don't despair, Dad. There are a few tips you can incorporate to get a little closer to those coveted seven to nine hours a night that experts recommend––yes, it’s possible

Top Contributors, Editors PicksAdminOctober 25, 2017sleep deprivation, Sleep Training, SleepComment

Kris Kringle Concerns - The Complete Guide to Christmas with Coworkers

Kris Kringle Concerns - The Complete Guide to Christmas with Coworkers

Do you have a Christmas party at your place of employment? Does it go well or is it a disaster? Do you feel like you never know what to get the boss or coworkers for Christmas presents? If you feel like this is the story of your life when it comes to the company Christmas party, then keep reading, as you are not alone in your thoughts about the holidays.Keep reading for the complete guide to Christmas with your Coworkers.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 25, 2017Christmas, Christmas Gifts, Office, PartiesComment

7 Facts You Never Thought About Stay-at-Home Dads

7 Facts You Never Thought About Stay-at-Home Dads

As a young, single individual or maybe a young married individual without kids or the occasional parent who is set in their ways, the idea of a stay-at-home dad (SAHD) might seem taboo. But, to some families, it sounds like the ideal world. As our societal norms have evolved, most people have come to view the stereotypical “Leave It To Beaver” family set up as a close-minded view of marriage and a completely archaic idea.I mean, who says moms are the only ones who can stay at home with the kids? Am I right, dads?

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 24, 2017Stay-At-Home-DadsComment

Get Gifting To Your Bros This Christmas

Get Gifting To Your Bros This Christmas

When approaching Christmas, we men are often in a flap about buying the right presents for the women in our lives. And in doing so, it can be easy to forget about the men. As much as you would like to think that you’ve got your buddies gifts under wraps (pun intended), You might also still need an idea or two to kick start your shopping. Get started by figuring out the right thing to be looking for. Think about who you’re buying for - is it a friend, brother, son, father

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 23, 2017Christmas Gifts, Christmas, Gifts For MenComment

10 Awesome Gifts For Travelers On Kickstarter You Can Buy On Amazon Now

10 Awesome Gifts For Travelers On Kickstarter You Can Buy On Amazon Now

Gift shopping season is just around the corner. No one wants to unwrap a present only to see socks or another tie. Amazon has grouped together gift options that come from creative minds who launched their ideas on Kickstarter. Shopping for loved ones who travel just got easier. With so many cool travel gift ideas, there’s no reason to give a single boring gift this year.

Editors Picks, Product ReviewsAdminOctober 23, 2017gadgets, Travel, Accessories Comment

The Importance Of GPS Technology In Today’s Vehicles

The Importance Of GPS Technology In Today’s Vehicles

For many people, the annual cross-country road trip was a rite of passage. And before the installation of GPS technology in commercial vehicles, this was partially true. After all, who can forget the bundle of fold-out maps or the old-fashioned “TripTik” travel planners from AAA? In those days, the journey was more important than the destination. The advent of GPS navigation in commercial vehicles in the turn of the 21st century changed all of that.

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 20, 2017Technology, Cars, GPSComment

A Basic Guide To Health Insurance For Your Child

A Basic Guide To Health Insurance For Your Child

The cost of raising a child is going up every year. The latest figures show that parents are likely to be paying out nearly $240,000 in total. The price of diapers, food, clothes, and toys soon adds up but there are ways of cutting those costs a little bit. Unfortunately, there are some costs that just can’t be avoided. Health insurance is the big one. Obviously, you’ll need insurance that’s going to cover the pregnancy and the birth itself, but once your new baby is born you’ll have to sort them out their own health insurance plan.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 20, 2017life insurance, kids, Future, FinancesComment

5 Ways to Combat a Couch Potato Kid

5 Ways to Combat a Couch Potato Kid

The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that children spend an average of 7 hours per day using screens. Shocking. Even the most ardent media lover can see that this is very, very wrong. So why are kids glued to screens more and more? Well, why are you? Unless you are incredibly self-disciplined (and I'm not), then you too are using screens more than ever before. Heck, for most of us, our smartphones are connected to us by an invisible umbilical cord. They come with us wherever we go - even into the bathroom or bedroom!

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 18, 2017Kids Exercise, kids, Technology, Tech, Phone Comment

Most famous cars ever used in movies

Most famous cars ever used in movies

Some of the most famous cars in the world have been used in some of the best films in the world brought to you from alloy wheel repair specialists. For example, the 1963 Aston martin DB5 which was used in the 007 film Gold Finger in the year 1964. Some of the special features include revolving license plate, tire slashing blades, smoke screen and a slick ejector seat. Bond had many memorable moments with this car but you would have to say the most memorable would have to be, Bond ejecting a bad guy sitting in the passenger seat.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 18, 2017Car Tips, james bond, batman, Dad FilmsComment

Start Your Christmas Shopping Early: What to Buy for the Woman in Your Life

Start Your Christmas Shopping Early: What to Buy for the Woman in Your Life

Christmas is a great time of year. It gives you an opportunity to get everyone together, have some fun and re-connect with your family. The only problem is that there is a lot to do and not much time to get it done. The trick to keeping things manageable, and your stress levels low, is getting started early. Buying presents, in advance, is a great way to tick a big task off of your Christmas to-do list

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 18, 2017Christmas Gifts, wife, PresentsComment

How to Buy the Perfect Pair of Men´s Jeans

How to Buy the Perfect Pair of Men´s Jeans

For most men, jeans are a wardrobe essential. Finding and buying the perfect pair really is the Holy Grail. Once you get this right, putting together the rest of your casual wardrobe becomes a whole lot easier. Work out what body type you are. The first step to buying any type of clothing is to understand your body type. Once you have done this, finding the best cuts for you will become far easier. Educate yourself about which cuts work for your body type. Now all you need to do is to go online and find out which cuts are most likely to work for your body type.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 17, 2017Jeans, Mens, Mens Clothes, Mens Fashion TrendsComment

Slick Daddy: Staying & Looking Young In Your Macho Years

Slick Daddy: Staying & Looking Young In Your Macho Years

While men usually age well if they adhere to the correct health habits and attitudes, becoming a silver fox in the mature, macho years might take a little extra work. It’s never a given that you’ll grow better with age, but if you apply the right grooming care routine to your schedule, you can be a little closer to making it so.

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 13, 2017Wellness, Healthy LivingComment

How Dad Can Be A Child's Great Friend

How Dad Can Be A Child's Great Friend

For a healthy relationship to develop with a child, it will all have to depend on mom and dad. Always initiate steps to make your relationship blossom. Do this until your child can have a comfort level to confide in you without apprehensions. Aside from being a dad, it's also fun to be your child's best friend. Doing this requires more than buying him/her his favorite ride on toys or accessories. Listen to your child's words and uncertainties. Don't be judgmental but rather be understanding.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 13, 2017Daddy Family, Dad skills, FriendsComment

3 Cheap Ways to Bring Your Car Back to Life

3 Cheap Ways to Bring Your Car Back to Life

For many people a new car every few years is simply not an option in terms of money. For others it is simply a fact that they feel buying a new car is simply not the best way to go. Whatever the reason there are millions of people out there driving cars that are 5, 10, 15 or even 20 years old. These cars, in many cases, are mechanically sound but it is fair to say they may look a little tired! There are some easy ways to breathe a little life back into an old car and at the same time bring back some of the pleasure and pride of ownership without buying a new car.

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 11, 2017Car TipsComment

5 Ways To Get Young Children To Practise Their Instrument – With A Smile On Their Face!

5 Ways To Get Young Children To Practise Their Instrument – With A Smile On Their Face!

Aaah - the overwhelming pride as your child takes to the school stage! It matters not that you've heard 'Oh when the Saints go marching in' 145 times on repeat in the last two weeks. What does matter is that they are finally ready for the school concert. You've fought tooth and nail (literally) to get them to this point, bribed them with every top trump pack under the sun - you've even promised a trip to the Macdonalds Drive-in…

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 11, 2017Music, Tuition, EducationComment

Teaching Your Son Life Lessons

Teaching Your Son Life Lessons

Being a father is amazing. The influence you have on either your son, or your daughter is huge. But this for a father and his son, the bond is unbreakable. There are so many life lessons that need to be taught that no one else can. You’re going to be the main figure in that boy’s life. So it’s up to you to make sure you teach him the vital life lessons to turn him into the made he will one day have to be.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 5, 2017son, women, respect, Education, Sex Comments

Embarrassing Health Problems & How To Handle Them

Embarrassing Health Problems & How To Handle Them

There are some health conditions that you wouldn’t think twice about going to see your GP about. However, there are other conditions that are seen as being a little more embarrassing, that it can be hard to discuss with your doctor or anyone for that matter. The fact is that at one point or another, most people will end up suffering from a somewhat embarrassing health complaint. Whether it’s adult acne, an intimate infection or bad breath, that fact is that at one point or another, most of us will suffer from a somewhat embarrassing health condition.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 4, 2017Health Care, Acne, WellnessComment

Creating a Relaxing Zen Garden

Creating a Relaxing Zen Garden

We all have such busy lives right now that it has never been more important that we all take the time to rest, relax and rejuvenate. There are many ways we can do this, from traveling to far-flung destinations, and visiting the local spa for a pampering session, to simply taking the time to sit back and smell the roses. However, to my mind, there can be few better ways to relax than in your own Zen garden.

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 3, 2017Garden, GardeningComment

How to Make Sure Your Firewood is Green in a good way!

How to Make Sure Your Firewood is Green in a good way!

Anyone who has a log burner or open fire will know that the type of wood you burn can make a huge difference in a number of areas.If the wood is not seasoned enough or kiln dried then it can contain too much moisture and is referred to as being “green”. This may not sound like a bad thing but it is; it can damage your chimney. It is also doesn’t burn as well or as hot and can pop and spark which increases fire risk with open fires.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 3, 2017Wood Burning Fireplace, FireplaceComment

How To Teach Children To Be Confident And Independent?

How To Teach Children To Be Confident And Independent?

Raising a child is never simple. All the difficult moments are eventually overshadowed by the enjoyable ones. You are overrun with love as you help your child, making things easier for your baby. No matter how used you and your child are to this regime, it can’t last forever. We often forget that our parenting decisions form an entire young being. Parenting “to get through the day” is the worst decision you can make. Thinking ahead will teach your child to be confident and independent.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 2, 2017Parent Fears, kids, ToysComment