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NEW FATHER FREAKOUT
By Daddy Danny Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
So…I just experienced what I’m going to call “FIRST FATHER FREAKOUT”. Do you remember the movie SPEED with Keanu Reeves? The part where Dennis Hopper, the bad guy, tells Keanu that his partner is dead…and then Keanu proceeds to go f***ing nuts on the bus? That’s me, except in my reality, it’s the part where the bad guy, MY NEW LIFE, calls me and tells me my partner, MY OLD LIFE, is dead…and then I proceed to flip in my home, while my pregnant wife, who is NOT Sandra Bullock at this point in her pregnancy, is driving our couch and not a bus.
I digress.
The point is, I’m going to be a father and I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything as a film director or creative individual. I have made only one film that’s having a hard time getting noticed or distributed. I have made commercials that when submitted for awards have not won. My music videos only go so far. I’ve acted in a feature film that critics said where the worst acting they’ve ever seen. The last time I won a “real” award for filmmaking was 2003 and that was in West Virginia. Blah blah blah….does this happen to all first time fathers? Do we all freak the @#*%#@ out? How the hell do you raise a child, and still try to maintain the life you once had. Why does everyone tell you your old life is over?! I’m getting that damn call again from the bad guy from Speed! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
BTW…Miranda, my pregnant wife, was watching Speed when this happened, so that’s why the Speed reference.
NOTE: However, during my freak out, while I was screaming and yelling, I did manage to clean the toilet and straighten up the kitchen. So am I quite productive when I’m angry.
Parenting News: Breastfeeding, Stay at Home Dads, Pregnancy, Kids and Hospitals, Asthma, Medications
By Dad News Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Hospitals Fail in Support of Breastfeeding, CDC Says: Across the country, just 14 percent of these institutions have a model written breastfeeding policy in place, and the majority give infants food or drink other than breast milk when it’s not medically necessary, according to the agency’s August issue of Vital Signs. (ABC News)
A Stay-At-Home Dad Wonders Why He Gets the Hairy Eyeball on Playgrounds: “Of course, I’m a potential predator simply because I’m a guy. It must be inconceivable for a man to comfort his own child, so the obvious conclusion is I’m attempting to abduct a kid in broad daylight and pick up some half-price noodles and toothpaste at the same time. Slightly less offensive is the notion a woman can be automatically granted a free pass.” (Today.com)
Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Lessen Infant Colds: Pregnant women who consume plenty of omega-3 fatty acids from supplements or natural sources such as salmon may be helping to fortify the immune system of their babies, a new study in the journal Pediatrics suggests. (CNN.com)
Study Finds Kids Want More Info About Their Hospital Care: The study authors interviewed 55 children and teens, aged 7 to 18, at three hospitals and found that the kids wanted to be included in discussions about their care and to have their views and concerns taken seriously. While some felt included in discussions, most reported difficulties. (HealthDay)
Indoor Mold Poses Key Asthma Risk for Babies: When infants are exposed to mold in thed home, their risk for developing asthma more than doubles, according to a study published Tuesday in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The study doesn’t prove mold causes asthma, but it does suggest that exposure to mold during infancy is linked to the development of chronic inflammation of the lung airways, which causes wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. (CNN.com)
Many Kids Abuse Controlled Medications: More than one in five teens who get strong painkillers, stimulants or other controlled medications from their doctor take too much of the substances, according to a new survey of Michigan students. (Reuters)
Parenting News: Childhood Obesity, Fast Food, Talking to Doctors, Smoking During Pregnancy, Talking to Kids
By Dad News Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Should Parents Lose Custody of Super-Obese Kids?: Should parents of extremely obese children lose custody for not controlling their kids’ weight? A provocative commentary in one of the nation’s most distinguished medical journals argues yes, and its authors are joining a quiet chorus of advocates who say the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases. (Associated Press)
Fries to Fruit: Healthier Fast Food for Kids?: Nineteen fast food chains plan to offer healthier meal options on children’s menus as part of a new initiative launched today by the National Restaurant Association. (ABC News)
How to Talk to Your Kids’ Doctor: The doctor will see you now — and the clock is ticking. Studies show you get only about 15 minutes of face time with your pediatrician during an average well visit, so you’ll want to make every second count. (CNN.com)
A New Study Details the Effects of Smoking in Pregnancy: Pretty much everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. It’s particularly ill-advised for pregnant women, although data show one in five U.S. moms-to-be still cop to the habit. Lest smokers need another nudge to quit, the first systematic review of the research now details exactly how cigarette smoking puts baby at risk. (TIME.com)
9 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Child: We all say the wrong thing sometimes, leaving our kids feeling hurt, angry, or confused. Read on for some of the most common verbal missteps moms and dads make, and kinder, gentler alternatives. (CNN.com)
Parenting News: Concussions, Breast Feeding, High School Dropouts, Never Ending Milestones
By Dad News Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Breast-Feeding May Lower Women’s Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: Women’s breasts are like fountains of youth, make sure your kids get a sip for everybody’s sake. (Businessweek)
Clear Kids With Concussions Before Sports: “…young athletes take longer to recover than college and professional athletes…” (Reuters)
Weight Loss Cuts Risk Of Pregnancy Complication: Healthy mom, healthy baby. (Reuters)
The (Somewhat) Good and (Mostly) Bad News About High-School Dropout Rates: “…overall high-school drop-out rates have risen for the second year in a row, after nearly a decade of improvement and increased national attention.” (Newsweek)
Degrees Of Fatherhood: “Parenting is a series of never-ending milestones, and for many years we gauge our children’s growth and progress by their progression through school.” (Dadomatic)
