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Joe Schatz
Parenting ExaminerJoe Schatz is the man behind Joeprah.com and the proud stay-home father of three daughters. His take on parenting has drawn praise from national media, and his daughters think he's alright, too.
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Can Single Dads be Both Mom & Dad?
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
This morning, I came across an interesting article from across the pond that highlights the plight of single dads. As I began to read the article, I wasn’t sure where it was headed:“According to a close single mother friend of mine, ‘All men are emotionally retarded to some degree and therefore much less well equipped than women to bring up children alone.’ When an article starts this way it grabs my attention. I detest stereotypes and how they limit people and, being a stay at home dad, I see how stereotypes can have a negative impact. I was relieved to read that the article wasn’t another article about a brainless dad, but rather an interesting look into the lifestyle of a single dad in the UK. Matthew Collins, single dad and writer for Times Online, reveals much about the British perception of dads and their struggles in this candid and informative piece. “Most mums of my acquaintance have a strict evening routine - supper, homework, bath, bed. My routine goes haywire frequently. Matthew makes the point that single dads don’t struggle being good dads, but rather they fall short in the mum department. He attributes his emotional sensitivity or lack thereof to his own upbringing. Citing how his father parented, Matthew illustrates how men are less nurturing than women. He continues to say, “…although it is not most men's strong point, emotional intelligence can be learnt and developed. There is, therefore, hope for us Neanderthals. Collins says that he attributes a lot of his success in becoming a well-rounded dad to his close single-mum friends. Matthew concludes by making a great argument that single-parents everywhere need a little help from ‘the other side’ so to speak. So, do you think single-dads can handle a household like single-moms? Are moms better equipped to handle the rigors of childcare alone? |
Lawyer Gives Up Day Job to be Dad and Writer
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
Being a dad is the most important job I have had in my life and being a stay at home dad is a full-time gig that only stops once all three of girls are successfully asleep. That being said, I know that SAHDs are looked at a bit curiously in our... Read More
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You and Your Voyeuristic Child
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
I think there is absolutely ‘a time’ when, as a dad to daughters, you notice, “You know what, being naked around the girls feels weird.” This naked awareness is a cultural change in a household like ours that is used to... Read More
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Toddler Word of the Day: Pinanno
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
Here is a cute video of Professor Toddler teaching us adults another toddler word of the day. Kids say and do the funniest things and I consider it one of my greatest joys to be able to catalog these as a dad to 3 amazing daughters. ... Read More
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Is Your Baby Hitler?
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
Have you noticed that you have been getting ordered around an awful lot lately? Is the person doing the ordering a zealot who seems to have an unquenchable thirst for power? Is this person also under 2 1/2 feet tall and less then 2 years... Read More
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Mr.Mom's Day?
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
As I went out shopping for gifts for my wife and both of our mothers, I began to notice how society markets gifts for moms. Really what started it all was that I was having a hard time finding the right card for my wife because a good majority... Read More
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The Playgroup Play Along Game for Dads
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
After being in the playgroup circuit for over 7 years, I have started to discover that certain conversations and certain key words are more an affront to me as a Chuck Norris fearing dude. I, like all guys, compete, so I have created a game that... Read More
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A Dad's Guide to Playgroups
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
As a stay at home dad I found out pretty quickly that: Playgroups are lady-folk-code for "Gossip Session" I would have to say that I am battle-tested at this point when it comes to my expectations at "playgroups." No... Read More
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What Traits Moms Associate with Good Dads
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
As I relentlessly make my way through the internet, checking parenting news headlines, mom and dad blogs all while leaving a trail of comments behind, I, on occasion, come across a noteworthy piece that reflects some very important ideals that I associate... Read More
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Word of the Day with Professor Toddler
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Joe Schatz - Parenting Examiner
Kids say goofy, strange things all the time. A lot of what they are saying, oddly enough, are words, but just not how you and I have come to understand them. Their words are often times garbled, confused versions of their correctly pronounced selves. ... Read More
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