It's a challenge to be the hunter/gatherer/provider for your family. It's a challenging being a dad. It's REALLY something to be great a both work and fatherhood. In this episode we talk about tips to attempt being better at balancing things to fully embrace being a dad.

You know to put the little plugs in the outlets, but what other measures do you need to take to baby-proof your home? We discuss everything a new dad needs to take care of before baby arrives and within several months of your child being born.

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You're about to become a Dad. Maybe you already are one. The things you want to get done, the things you NEED to get done become more challenging once kids are part of the equation. In this episode we talk about how you can make some of the daily tasks, some of the time-consuming things in your life, easier with a little planning.

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Checking in to the hospital to have your child is NOT like checking into a hotel. You absolutely want to preregister and have the details worked out long before you're due. We talk about how to preregister and how to scout the hospital in advance so you know where you're going the day of. We also discuss other things to plan for when the big day comes.

Let's also start talking about your Go Bag.

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Whoever said "it's the journey, not the destination" didn't attempt to travel with small children. Traveling with kids isn't the most enjoyable experience in the world, but it doesn't have to be miserable. In this episode we discuss how to make it as bearable as possible... perhaps even semi-manageable.

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You're in the midst of your pregnancy. You and your wife feel the urge to watch a movie to give you a peek into what parenthood will be like, or a comedy to alleviate the stresses of being pregnant. In this episode we throw a few suggestions your way that are worth checking out... and some you'd probably be best NOT to watch right about now.

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Okay, you're in the second trimester and the body is certainly going through some changes at this point... and not just her body. In this episode we talk about sympathy weight many men put on and we discuss ways you and your wife can get in some good exercise to help her body feel better and frankly prepare for labor and beyond.

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Most likely, you know what an ultrasound is... kind of. You know it's taking a photo of your child in the womb. There's more to it than that. In this episode we talk about the science and the procedure of ultrasounds. So, take a listen, learn some stuff, then drop that knowledge on your wife (which she'll already know but will be impressed that YOU know).

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It's time for another episode to talk favorite apps, hacks and gadgets/tech that you should check out.

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Making time for "date nights" with your significant other isn't always as easy as it should be. It's easy for months (or longer) to go by without taking the time to focus on yourselves instead of your kid(s). In this episode we discuss the importance of making date nights a priority and taking advantage of the precious time you have left before your first baby arrives - and if you're already a parent, how to make it happen with there's so much going on in your life.

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