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    Pregnant Women Flee Syria

    Uploaded 2012-04-17 07:59:18
    Continued shelling and fighting in Syria, and the closure of hospitals, are driving even pregnant women to flee the country.


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    World Bank approves maternal health grant

    Uploaded 2012-04-17 09:06:31
    THE WORLD BANK has approved a $3.6-million grant aimed at increasing access to affordable maternal health services in Region 7 (Eastern Visayas).


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    Let Them Pat Your Belly!

    Uploaded 2012-03-30 09:34:29
    When did we moms get so touchy about pregnancy?


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    Reese Witherspoon Pregnant: Actress Expecting Her Third Child: REPORT

    Uploaded 2012-03-23 12:47:49
    Multiple sources have confirmed that the almost 36-year-old actress and her husband, Jim Toth, are expecting their first child together.


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    There's A Maternity Line We All Want To Wear (Actually!)

    Uploaded 2012-03-15 09:47:18
    Paisley prints, contrasting collars, and bold blazers — current trends or maternity must-haves? New (mega-chic) maternity line Mama NYC poses an answer to the question fashion-mavens-turned-matrons have long wondered: “Why not both?”


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    Pregnant woman, 2 others caught with shabu at NAIA

    Uploaded 2012-03-15 09:19:58
    For the third time in less than a month, three suspected couriers of an African drug syndicate was nabbed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with shabu in their luggage, officials said yesterday.


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    Pregnant Covergirls

    Uploaded 2012-03-08 10:46:17
    Jessica Simpson is the latest pregnant star to pose in the buff on the cover of a magazine, wearing nothing except for flashy jewelry and posing in the exact same position as Demi Moore in her infamous 1991 Vanity Fair cover.


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    World's Biggest Pre-Natal Class Set

    Uploaded 2012-03-06 09:25:37
    In an effort to help improve maternal health and reduce the incidence of birth-related deaths, the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) Cebu Chapter announced that they will gather some 3,000 pregnant women here to join in the nationwide initiative to hold the world’s biggest pre-natal class.


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    Creating your own birth plan

    Uploaded 2012-02-28 10:03:49
    A birth plan is basically a mini plan of what you would ideally like the birth of your child to be like.


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    NEW! Parenting.com’s Can I Eat It? Pregnancy iPhone App NEW! Parenting.com’s Can I Eat It? Pregnancy iPhone App Parenting.com

    Uploaded 2012-02-21 09:39:36
    Parenting.com’s Can I Eat It? makes it easy to find the answers to expectant mamas’ critical food safety questions on the go, so you can make the best decisions for you and your baby while in the grocery store, out to dinner, or standing in front of the open fridge door at 2 a.m.


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    Implantation bleeding

    Uploaded 2012-02-15 10:15:15
    Implantation bleeding signals that an egg has been fertilised and has implanted into the lining of your uterus.


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    Pregnancy and Anorexia

    Uploaded 2012-02-13 09:58:59
    How do I grow a baby when growing is my biggest fear?


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    Forget Lamaze! This Dad Will Freestyle Rap You Through Contractions

    Uploaded 2012-01-25 09:18:47
    McDaniel, who was awaiting the birth of his fifth child with wife LaQuita, composed an off the cuff ditty about everything from cervical dilation to lamaze breathing.


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    Second Time’s the Charm

    Uploaded 2012-01-13 12:33:33
    Why do you show so quickly after your first pregnancy?


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    Study Suggests Pregnant Women Are at Risk When the Weather Is… Nice

    Uploaded 2011-12-26 09:11:37
    An Australian study looking at the relationship between still and premature births and the weather has found that when temperatures go up, so does the likelihood of early labor or stillbirth.


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    Baring the Belly

    Uploaded 2011-12-14 09:30:46
    Why I posed nude while pregnant


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    They Go Together Like... Pickles and Ice Cream!

    Uploaded 2011-09-29 10:02:15
    8 ways to satisfy that pregnancy craving


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    The Prenatal Bucket List

    Uploaded 2011-09-27 09:29:24
    10 things every woman should do before pregnancy.


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    Causes of Miscarriage

    Uploaded 2011-09-23 10:40:01
    Why so many pregnancies terminate early.


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    Why I Was A Surrogate Mother

    Uploaded 2011-09-09 10:00:52
    5 women share their stories.


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    Worry-Free Pregnancy

    Uploaded 2011-09-02 09:46:34
    14 common fears that you shouldn’t panic about


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    Pregnancy Style! 5 Women Share Their Secrets

    Uploaded 2011-08-23 09:23:50
    Read on to see how a few fashion-forward pregnant women got creative with their outfits to not only celebrate their growing bumps but their allegiance to looking amazing, before, during, and after baby.


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    Emergency Delivery How To

    Uploaded 2011-08-22 12:10:06
    Labor generally takes a few hours (and often longer than that) -- enough time for the vast majority of women to get to a hospital or a birthing center. But in case you don't make it, you should know the drill.


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    10 Ways Pregnancy Changes Your Skin

    Uploaded 2011-08-22 12:09:07
    Stretch marks, acne and more skin conditions


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    Selecting an Obstetrician

    Uploaded 2011-08-18 09:39:04
    Finding the Practitioner That's Right for You


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    Top 25 Pregnancy Android Apps 2011

    Uploaded 2011-08-10 09:15:39
    Load up your Android phone with these apps to turn it into a pregnancy journal, reference, and guidebook; community portal; contraction timer; and relaxation device — all in one.


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    Pregnancy Superstitions from Around the World

    Uploaded 2011-07-25 06:52:07
    11 old wives tales from different cultures


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    IVF and Down's syndrome: New test raises questions

    Uploaded 2011-07-06 09:43:58
    A test designed to spot chromosome abnormalities in eggs could be a "revolution" in fertility, helping older women determine their chances of having an IVF baby, doctors said on Monday.


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    7 Things That Helped Me Survive Pregnancy

    Uploaded 2011-06-06 09:56:28
    It wasn’t yoga or omega-3s.


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    Dealing with an Unplanned Pregnancy

    Uploaded 2011-03-18 02:07:51
    How I lost my fear of the unknown.


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    Secondhand Baby Shower

    Uploaded 2011-03-16 10:54:46
    A secondhand shower seems like a win win situation for all involved. Moms get to pass something on to someone they know, and the recipient gets everything she needs from those she trusts.


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    Things you should never say to a pregnant woman

    Uploaded 2011-02-23 09:41:00
    Babble.com rounds up 10 things to remember when it comes to preggy etiquette.


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    Colds During Pregnancy: Which Remedies Are Safe

    Uploaded 2011-01-26 07:22:13
    Pregnant ladies, you've probably already asked your doc this question a million times since the stick turned pink: "Is it safe to...?" You know the basics about microwaving


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    10 Easy Ways to Promote a Healthy Pregnancy

    Uploaded 2011-01-21 10:42:42
    Healthy babies start from healthy pregnancies. What can you do to give your baby the benefits of a healthy start? Here are our 10 recommendations.


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    Ask Dr. Sears: Pregnancy Exercise

    Uploaded 2011-01-21 10:40:14
    Finding the safest exercise routine during pregnancy.


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    'Medical clown' the key to IVF success?

    Uploaded 2011-01-14 12:25:34
    NEW YORK - Is laughter the best medicine? Perhaps not always but it may help women trying to become pregnant through in-vitro fertilisation, a study shows.


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    Polish Woman Gives Birth To Twins, Each Fathered By A Different Man

    Uploaded 2011-01-07 10:39:41
    A woman in Poland gave birth to fraternal twins--one boy and one girl--and after paternal tests were done, it was revealed that each child had a different father.


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    I got pregnant after my Implanon contraceptive implant failed

    Uploaded 2011-01-06 10:03:03
    Getting pregnant while using contraception is a nightmare for many women and can lead to relationships breaking down as couples are faced with the decision to keep or abort an unplanned baby.


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    http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ap/20101207/ten-as-japan-people-hikaru-utada-1st-ld-5e343d7.html

    Uploaded 2010-12-08 12:09:22
    WASHINGTON - Researchers studying the health effects of cellphones say they have found evidence that when pregnant women use them regularly, their children are more likely to have behavioral problems.


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    Pregnancy and Physical Therapy

    Uploaded 2010-11-10 10:20:05
    Physical therapy during pregnancy can prove to be useful for remedying common discomforts like back pain or for enhancing your body’s ability to have an easier and smoother pregnancy and birth.


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    Painkillers in pregnancy can make sons infertile

    Uploaded 2010-11-10 10:04:10
    LONDON: Painkillers taken by pregnant women could expose their unborn sons to risk of infertility , researchers say.


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    IVF 'could double risk of cerebral palsy'

    Uploaded 2010-11-04 09:54:34
    IVF could double the risk of cerebral palsy, according to a study of more than 90,000 children.


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    Top 10 Tips to Boost Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

    Uploaded 2010-11-03 08:53:06
    Although there is no "magic" pill to get pregnant, some simple methods have been shown to increase your odds.


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    Pregnant breast cancer patients more likely to survive

    Uploaded 2010-10-01 10:54:06
    There may be few pregnancy nightmares worse than finding a lump in one’s breast, given the dueling fears that if it’s cancer, treatment could harm the developing fetus, while delay and pregnancy hormones could fuel a tumor’s growth.


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    Study Finds: Most Couples Try 104 Times Before Becoming Pregnant

    Uploaded 2010-08-19 04:13:15
    A recent survey of over three thousand British couples reported that on average couples had sex four times a week, and tried approximately one hundred and four times within a six month period before getting pregnant.


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    Secondary Infertility and Miscarriages

    Uploaded 2010-08-16 10:28:58
    Three million women suffer — why doesn’t anyone talk about it?


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    Pregnant Women Are Prone to H1N1

    Uploaded 2010-07-30 09:46:18
    An analysis of H1N1 casualties since April has revealed that 42 per cent of the people who died were those falling in high risk category with either some kind of associated illness or low immunity level due to pregnancy.


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    7 Reasons To Breastfeed Your Baby

    Uploaded 2010-07-28 10:23:13
    From the moment that we find out we’re pregnant, we want what is best for our baby. A healthy, well balanced diet, light exercise, little stress and sleep are all important for our little one to grow strongly during the nine months.


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    DIY and custom gifts for baby’s arrival

    Uploaded 2010-07-27 10:01:21
    Becoming a new parent is an extremely personal experience, so there’s no surprise that a huge trend in parenting these days is personalizing everything!


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    Moderate caffeine OK during pregnancy

    Uploaded 2010-07-26 10:06:20
    Good news for preggy moms who are coffee drinkers. Remember, the operative term is moderate.


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    Preparing to Breastfeed

    Uploaded 2010-07-23 09:41:07
    Many women approach breastfeeding tentatively because they don't personally know anyone who has successfully nursed. They may never have seen a baby at the breast or even held a newborn.


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    Pregnant or Thinking About It? 10 Prenatal Tips

    Uploaded 2010-07-16 06:38:40
    Advice from the experts can help keep a developing baby safe and on track.


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    Anthropology of the Due Date

    Uploaded 2010-07-14 09:42:02
    So much mysticism and mythology surround the pregnancy due date. Much of the mysticism is held by physicians who hold on to the old ways of determining when a pregnant woman will deliver.


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    Anthropology of the Due Date

    Uploaded 2010-07-14 09:41:42
    So much mysticism and mythology surround the pregnancy due date. Much of the mysticism is held by physicians who hold on to the old ways of determining when a pregnant woman will deliver.


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    Pregnant or Fat? Tips on How to Tell the Difference

    Uploaded 2010-07-05 08:59:58
    We’ve all wondered it, and some of us have stepped in it, when we warmly or excitedly asked, “How far along are you?”, “Is it a boy or a girl?” or “Are you pregnant?!” Maybe you wondered about offering your seat to a woman who looks like she was expecting…only to find out that the woman you’re addressing is NOT pregnant.


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    Late Pregnancy Discomforts

    Uploaded 2010-07-02 09:11:20
    Annoying Late Pregnancy Symptoms


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    Don't short-change your baby by inducing labor

    Uploaded 2010-07-01 08:56:45
    A recent report in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology points to a trend that troubles me as much as the skyrocketing rate of c-sections I’ve written about in the past: The number of American moms who have had labor induced nearly doubled between 1992 and 2003.


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    Secondary Infertility: Could It Happnen To You?

    Uploaded 2010-06-22 09:17:37
    Secondary infertility, the inability to conceive and deliver a child after already having delivered one or more children, is more common than you may think.


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    Pregnancy in your late 40s

    Uploaded 2010-06-09 10:07:43
    Many of us have heard that Kelly Preston, wife of John Travolta, is pregnant at the age of 47. Wow, you go girl! I hear some women asking “If she can, why can’t I?” Good question, complicated answer.


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    The 'daddy' way: Celebrate parenting differences

    Uploaded 2010-04-27 08:37:47
    Many fathers' parenting approach differs from moms'


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    New dad: Tips to help manage stress

    Uploaded 2010-04-23 08:49:33
    Becoming a new dad can bring joy — and stress. Find out how to deal with the difficulties of parenthood and develop a rewarding relationship with your newborn.


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    Common Fears of Fatherhood and How to Cope

    Uploaded 2010-04-21 07:36:55
    Let's take a look at the most common fears facing dads-to-be and what you can do to get over them and start enjoying the pregnancy and your new baby!


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    Discipline: Do you have a plan?

    Uploaded 2010-04-16 04:01:43
    Correcting and disciplining children will always be challenging for fathers.


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    The Best Upper Body Exercise for Dad

    Uploaded 2010-04-12 09:08:34
    For busy dads, bodyweight exercises are great because they can be done anywhere without any equipment!


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    FAQ for Fathers of Toddlers

    Uploaded 2010-04-08 02:19:48
    Parenting a toddler isn’t easy. Your child’s limited vocabulary often makes communication difficult, and navigating this challenging stage in your child’s life can be as frustrating for you as itis for your child.


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    Does Your Wife Hate You?

    Uploaded 2010-04-06 08:04:16
    My wife had a clarifying phrase she began to use early on in her pregnancy when she was hit exceptionally hard with morning sickness: All bets are off. Read on.


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    10 Tips for New Dads

    Uploaded 2010-03-31 09:34:44
    New dads are seemingly left in the dark when it comes to new babies and postpartum moms. Here's a quick primer.


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    How to be a Great Dad – 12 Awesome Tips

    Uploaded 2010-03-31 09:00:51
    A dad's 12 tried and tested tips for other dads.


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    Parenting Tips for First Time Dads

    Uploaded 2010-03-29 08:07:30
    The moment you were waiting for has come and gone. Now, one of the most incredible moments of your life, the birth of your first child, has given way to something else. After all the preparation you’ve now set about the task of figuring out what exactly it is you’re to do with this newborn baby.


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    Dads and Pregnancy: 10 Tips for Dads to Make the Most of Pregnancy

    Uploaded 2010-03-24 08:29:15
    Here are some ideas for dads to help mom feel more comfortable in pregnancy.


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    Dads, Complicated Pregnancies and Chilbirth

    Uploaded 2010-03-17 09:27:00
    Children with special needs have fathers whose unheard stories about the complications of pregnancy, wives on bedrest, premature childbirth and diagnosis of their newborn babies are as compelling and unique as many of their mothers' tales.


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    New Test Allows Men to Check Sperm Count at Home

    Uploaded 2010-03-02 05:35:40
    Men who would like to discreetly test their sperm count will be able to do so with a home test that will soon be available in Europe, and is undergoing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review for marketing in the US.


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    Postpartum Depression Tips for Husbands

    Uploaded 2010-02-25 09:39:54
    Get a list of resources for dealing with your wife's baby blues.


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    Ten top tips for brand new dads

    Uploaded 2010-02-22 10:02:10
    So, you’re a dad! Your life has changed. It can be exciting. It can be a bit frightening. It can be both of these and more. It can certainly be an amazing experience for you and your child.


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    Dads: Balancing work and home life

    Uploaded 2010-01-22 12:06:05
    Before your baby is born, you'll need to consider how you and you partner will split your time to care for him. You may want to think about the following.


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    School Holidays: A Time for Blogging and Blobbing

    Uploaded 2010-01-15 09:33:08
    School Holidays. 3 kids, 7 weeks, no money. And to top it all off, an ultra messy house to boot.


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    Dad Quotes

    Uploaded 2010-01-14 09:17:16
    Playing daddy all the time can be a tiresome task. You feel ignored, unappreciated, and even unwanted in your own family. Relax! It is time for some words of inspiration. Read these inspirational dad quotes to pep-up your sagging spirit.


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    How Fathers Can Teach Their Children Respect

    Uploaded 2010-01-08 09:15:13
    During my growing up years, respect was a principle in which my parents believed. My father was a real stickler for respect, which may have been partly a result of his law enforcement background. In those days, discipline administered by fathers often included a swat on the backside.


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    How can dads help with breastfeeding?

    Uploaded 2009-12-28 11:12:18
    Having a new baby can definitely be a frustrating time – for you, because you've got such a big job to do, and for dads, because they feel a bit like a spare part. But there's actually quite a lot dads can do to help, even though they’re not the one with the on-tap milk supply!


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    A Dad's Guide to New Years Resolutions

    Uploaded 2009-12-28 10:23:06
    The end of the calendar year is often a time of reflection about our lives and our performance as fathers and as individuals. It seems also a natural time to make some new commitments about doing better in the coming year than we did in the past. Hence the long tradition of "New Years Resolutions."


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    Blog Posts a la King

    Uploaded 2009-12-14 10:07:56
    Some witticisms for dad from Jim, The Busy Dad, a former muay thai and mixed martial arts fighter, now a full-time working dad.


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    Dads Holiday Plans

    Uploaded 2009-11-27 06:56:47
    Parenting tips during the holidays just for dads.


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    Advice From A Cool Dad

    Uploaded 2009-11-13 01:31:47
    This was originally written in Tagalog but you don’t have to be Filipino to appreciate the sentiment. Some parts don’t seem to be politically correct or appropriate, but you get the idea.