Monthly Archives: January 2012

Tip #28: You Have Time to Childproof Your Home

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Peter Sessum

That first moment home from the hospital is great. You walk through the door with a brand new baby and get to introduce your child to his new home. Then it hits you, this place is a baby death trap. … Continue reading →

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Tip #27: You Are Not Your Father

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Peter Sessum

This is great news if you are Luke Skywalker, but if you have a great dad this is not that reassuring. Expectant fathers should take the time to reflect on their own dads and see what kind of parent he … Continue reading →

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Tip #26: Choose a Good Name

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Peter Sessum

There are times when I hear a kid’s name and I think, “Why do some parents hate their children before they are even born?” A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet and a chrysanthemum by any … Continue reading →

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Tip #25:Your Kids Are a Descendant of You Not an Extension of You

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Peter Sessum

You see extreme examples of this on reality shows. Parents trying to live through their kids. No matter what success your child has in life, it will never be your success. Their failure, however, may completely be your failure. You … Continue reading →

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Is Your Kid Awake? The Nose Knows

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Peter Sessum

This isn’t really a parenting tip that everyone can put into practice, but it is something that has worked for me for a number of years and I thought I would pass it along. My gravestone is going to read, … Continue reading →

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