When we talk about Postpartum Depression (PPD), we almost exclusively picture a new mother. We think of hormonal crashes, tears, and an overwhelming sense of sadness. As a man and specifically as a COO used to managing crises and keeping a stiff upper lip, I thought PPD was biologically impossible for me. I didn’t just The post Male Postpartum Depression: Yes, Dads Get the Blues Too appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

If you search for “parenting mistakes to avoid,” you will find millions of results telling you how to hold a baby, how to discipline a toddler, or why screen time is the enemy. The mistake of “Martyrdom”: destroying the vessel (you) that is supposed to protect the child. But very few people talk about the The post The Oxygen Mask: Ignoring My Own Health: The #1 Mistake I Made As A New Dad appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

On paper, I fit the profile of the “hustle culture” success story. As the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Delivery Officer at a bustling MarTech agency, my days are long-typically 14 to 16 hours. I deal with cash-flow challenges, revenue-growth challenges, and high-stakes client escalations. But at home, the “success” felt like a failure. I The post I Was an Anxious Dad: Why I Ditched Caffeine and Screens to Reclaim My Energy? appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

We’ve all heard the term “Dad Bod.” It’s usually accompanied by a chuckle, a pat on a slightly softer stomach, and a resignation that your fitness glory days are behind you. But here is some controversial parenting advice for dads: The “Dad Bod” isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a liability. I am not talking The post The ‘Dad Bod’ Myth: Why My 18-Month-Old is My New Personal Trainer appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

8:45 PM The engine is off. The garage door is closed. The world outside is silent, but my mind is still racing at 80 kilometres per hour. Inside my head: I am still replying to that 4:30 PM email…I am calculating Q3 revenue projections…I am replaying a tense conversation with an employee… I am physically The post The Garage Pause: 5 Breathing Exercises I Do Before Walking In The Front Door To Meet My Daughter appeared first on The Parents Magazine.