Kenny Bodanis
Voted one of Canada's Top Parenting Blogs: A working father and husband who is not afraid of: kitchens, laundry rooms, workshops, or the occasional emotional crisis which is an inevitable part of hands-on parenting.
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Men Get Pregnant, Too.
http://www.mengetpregnanttoo.com/
Voted one of Canada's Top Parenting Blogs: A working father and husband who is not afraid of: kitchens, laundry rooms, workshops, or the occasional emotional crisis which is an inevitable part of hands-on parenting.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 116 )
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The Lottery of Loss by Alexis Marie Chute
As all mothers and fathers are aware, parenting can also bring great sorrow. It is these saddest stories which often remain hidden, leaving the parents alone... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Local Paper Features a Certain Parenting Blogger :)
A special thank you to the Montreal Gazette's Fatima Arkin for having the interest and taking the time to feature a local parenting blogger. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Great "No Television" Experiment. It Actually Works!
“I think,” My wife said “we should eliminate television for the kids Mondays through Fridays for the Summer.” “Huh?” I asked, stalling for time. “Sure! Let... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
It's 2:30 AM. This is How We Parent. This is Why We Blog.
This is also why we blog. Because when our child grows sleepy, and the rest of the neighborhood has been dreaming deeply for hours; we look for someone to... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
MenGetPregnantToo Among Top 50 Daddy Bloggers of 2013: Voiceboks.com
A special thanks to the great staff at Voiceboks.com for naming MenGetPregnantToo as one of the Top 50 DadBlogs of 2013. I am in good company, nestled next to 4... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Boys WILL Be Boys, Because We WANT Them to Be
Society as a whole, however, still encourages the "Boys will be boys, and girls will be girls" mentality. These stereotypical philosophies, as well as the... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Pregnancy Magazine Gets Fatherhood Right
A fantastic edition of Pregnancy Magazine, featuring all aspects of fatherhood as it pertains to the periods before, during, and after birth. Information which... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Open Letter to My Kids: Please Ignore Canadian Tire's Father's Day Ad.
It's almost Father's Day. Once again, the majority of radio and television ads are recommending you buy me a power tool as a way of thanking me for being your... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Booster Seats: When Embarrassment Trumps Safety.
I have begun to allow my son, when he's in his friends' cars - or even when his friends ride with us - to leave the booster seat behind. By doing this, I'm... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Relationship Trouble: When We Listen With Our Own Filter.
I realized why I felt so dejected. She said: "Why not ask for help?" I heard: "Why not give up on yourself?" Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Advice for Young Parents: How to Speed-Date Your Spouse
In January, my New Year's Resolution was to reconnect with my spouse. How's that working out?Well, let's say I've lowered my expectations: Advice for Young... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
"Family Matters" Radio Column: Speed Dating Your Spouse, Should Kids Referee...
On this week's "Family Matters" segment of the Ric Suzanne Show on CJAD 800AM, we talk about: Speed Dating Your Spouse: So the two of you can't find any time... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Little Kids Like Rust & Garbage but They Also Love Their Mom & Dad
Being disappointed because you believe in the impossible is was makes 6-years-old a beautiful thing. Reminding ourselves of all that is impossible is part of... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
"Family Matters" Radio Column: When to Give Parental Advice, Picking Your...
On this week's "Family Matters" segment of the Ric Suzanne Show on CJAD 800AM, we talk about: Canada's First Lady - Lauren Harper - refusing to offer... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Parents: Use Information & Instinct to Prevent and Fight Meningitis
Why would I attend a webinar related to World Meningitis Day? The startling facts I learned yesterday about the disease answered that question. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Dad in the Limelight.
This is a page about me which contains all the things about me I was too lazy to include on my "About Me" page. Special thanks to Dad of Divas! Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Secrets and Smokes at Two Minutes to Midnight
Kenny Bodanis is a father of two small children: nowadays, he craves sleep. But 25 years ago, up late with his friends, it was a different story. Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Instructions for The Outsourced Temp Replacing Me as Dad.
Given the recent trend of recruiting new workers who apparently perform tasks as efficiently at those already in place, but at a lower cost to the employer, I... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Parents: It's Never Too Early to Plan for Your Death.
Since becoming parents, we have been reminded at semi-regular intervals - mostly by our parents - of the importance of providing for the needs of our children... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
That Little S*** in E.T.- The Extra-Terrestrial Won't Scar My Kids
Uh-oh. The T.V. just said shit, and my kids were there to hear it. I was snapped out of my re-living-my-boyhood trance with terrible thoughts of my kids'... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING