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The Dad Year

Surviving — and loving — your baby's first 12 months.

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Flying With a Baby for the First Time: What to Pack, What to Dread, What to Embrace

By James Calloway
Gear & Tips

Baby Bouncers: The Gear That Buys You 20 Minutes of Sanity

By James Calloway
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The Quiet Way Fatherhood Gives Your Life a Different Kind of Weight

By James Calloway
Gear & Tips

The Best Baby Thermometers — Because Guessing a Fever Is Not an Option

By James Calloway
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Nobody Talks About How Lonely New Fatherhood Can Feel

By James Calloway
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You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Self-Care for Dads Who Hate That Term

By James Calloway on Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Discover practical tips on new dad self care to prioritize your well-being and be a better parent. Learn how to recharge and thrive as a new dad today.

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Who Are You Now? On Finding Yourself Inside Fatherhood

By James Calloway on Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Explore the complexities of finding your dad identity as a new father. Understand how fatherhood influences your sense of self and informs your personal growth.

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Dad Guilt Is Real — and You Don’t Have to Earn Your Place in the Room

By James Calloway on Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Struggling with dad guilt as a working parent? Discover how to overcome feelings of inadequacy and find your place. Learn more.

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How to Support Your Partner in the Fourth Trimester

By James Calloway on Monday, December 15, 2025
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Discover practical tips on how to support partner after baby arrives. Learn ways to care for your partner during the postpartum period and strengthen your relationship.

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How Dads Bond With Newborns (It Doesn’t Always Happen Instantly)

By James Calloway on Friday, December 12, 2025
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Bonding with newborn as a dad doesn’t always happen instantly. Find out how you can foster a deep connection with your newborn.

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What It Means to Be Her First Hero

By James Calloway on Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Learn about the father daughter bond and its impact on your daughter’s life, from emotional support to personal growth. Discover more.

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Paternal Postpartum Depression Is Real — and Almost Nobody Talks About It

By James Calloway on Saturday, December 6, 2025
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Postpartum depression in men is more common than you think. Find out the signs, symptoms, and ways to support your partner.

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The Moment You Become a Dad — and Why It Feels Nothing Like You Expected

By James Calloway on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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You’re becoming a father for the first time? Understand the surprises and challenges that come with it and get practical advice on how to handle them.

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Going Back to Work After Paternity Leave Without Feeling Like a Traitor

By James Calloway on Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Get back to work after paternity leave without the guilt. Find out how to achieve a better work life balance new dad with our expert guide.

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When to Call the Pediatrician: A No-Panic Guide for New Dads

By James Calloway on Friday, November 28, 2025
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My name is James and I remember when my daughter Claire was just a few weeks old and I felt completely overwhelmed by the responsibility. I kept asking myself if every tiny noise meant I should pick up the phone. I learned fast that parenting is more about judgment than having all the answers. This …

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The Dad Year is a guide to your baby's first 12 months — written from a dad's perspective, for dads. Not a medical journal. Not a parenting manual full of terms like "secure attachment framework." Just honest, practical, sometimes funny writing about what it's actually like to become a father for the first time.

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  • The Best Baby Thermometers — Because Guessing a Fever Is Not an Option
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