I’ve never heard a woman complain that her husband helps too much with the baby, but I’ve often heard new moms voice frustration about uninvolved dads.

Many new dads just don’t know how to handle a baby or are discouraged when their wives criticise their sometimes-clumsy attempts at feeding or diapering. These men lack the confidence and skills (but not the motivation) to care for baby.

When Duct Tape Won’t Work is an interactive CD-ROM designed to teach dads the skills they need to care for their infant or toddler like …

Who needs therapy? The internet is cheaper.
How to Raise your Children to be the Type of Adults You Want Them to Be: I began writing what they call a mission statement… (Thingamababy)
To Put it Bluntly, Kids Are… (Suburban Oblivion)
Stepping Off: A Frog in Hot Water: When divorce is a new beginning. An inspiring read even if your marriage is healthy. (via Maya’s Mom)
Postpartum depression nearly killed me. Then I had a second baby.: An honest and personal account that provides hope for those who suffered from postpartum depression and want …

Growing up and getting creative:

Preschool is good for the three-year-old soul: Sometimes you have to nudge them out of the nest a little. (CityMama)
My Kids Can Do It, Home Depot Can Help: I can’t wait! I want to become handy, too! (Daddy Forever)
Artwork Thursday: Autumn Greetings: Nice Japanese influences–perhaps she has impressionist tendencies? (Clare’s Dad)
That Mom: Confession, I’m already that mom. Oh, and a purple sun is WAY cool. (GGC)
Hey, like I was saying… Hi!: The sparkle in the eyes–a psychological examination worthy of Rembrandt. (PJM)

Celebrating with carnivals …

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I’m Internet Dating After exploring meetup.com and The MOMS Club, Izzy asks, “When the hell did making friends get so hard and so farking complicated?” How did you make your local mommy friends? (IzzyMom)
Would it Be So Bad? Is there a silver lining in the recent toy scares? Maybe it is an opportunity to imagine a …

Angels or savages – who would have children? via Hathor. A controversial posting from a mom who regrets having children. Children are such a blessing. I hope she sees that before it’s too late.
Idiotic Idea of the Day: School Bans Tag Bullying is a big problem in schools, but is a tag ban the answer? What do you think? (StrollerDerby)
Betrayed Oh Izzy….my heart goes out to you. Whatever decision you make now, I’m sure it will be the right one. (IzzyMom)
To Nag or Not to Nag Is it “nagging” or …

Need a good laugh? Pre-order Steve Almond’s (Not that You Asked): Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions.
A collection of essays that would qualify as TMI (too much information) if it wasn’t so hysterical, (Not that You Asked) is a nice dose of guilt-free schadenfreude…because Almond not only volunteers these vulnerable, honest, and embarrassingly amusing stories, he actually seems to revel in sharing them.
Almond is the madcap blogger behind Baby Daddy and the author of Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America. Although Baby Josie is, of course, the …

I’ve been reading some of the stories in the news lately about infant deaths with tears streaming down my face. Coincidentally, I visited Thingamababy today to find he’s been on a safety-kick: after taking A Look at Three Child Car Heat Death Safety Devices Thingamababy updates us about tragic Baby-in-Car Heat Death News. He also shares information about Hands-on Education: Shaken Baby Syndrome Simulator. These horrible deaths are entirely preventable and it is up to us as parents to demand better education and products so that no baby has to …

The Secret Lives of Toddlers I did this to my mother too. (Of the Princess and the Pea)
Sesame Street Is My Snooze Button Now I finally understand why Sesame Street starts at 7am. (Girl’s Gone Child)
People in Need Campaign A reminder that I should think twice about saying I “need” something. (StyleDash)
Quiz: Is It Time To Quit Your Job? The quiz rates your job satisfaction, but shouldn’t the first question be- “Can you afford to quit your job if this quiz shows you how miserable you are?”(Working at Home Mom)
Tonight …

In the summertime, a Parent Blogger’s mind turns to…
When babies spread their wings and take Flight. Sigh. (Her Bad Mother)
Did I REALLY Just Say That? Personally I prefer the UPS guy. Something about those shorts. (IzzyMom)
BusyMom answers your questions about Single Sex Education.
Her “ass is hungry“. Did I just type that? Mine is, too, and it IS my own fault. (The Mummy Chronicles)
Men Are the New Sea Monkeys: Well, that’s a new take… (Suburban Oblivion)
My Label Maker is Broken: Label files, not people. (Megan of Velveteen Mind guest blogging …