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Well the big day has come. It’s time to take the baby out of the protected household for the first time and into the world. This seems especially scary when you’re a first time parent. So far the few trips to the doctor have not been that bad, but now you’re getting ready to go to grandma’s house two hours away; or perhaps on an airplane, or even just the first venture to the park. What if you forget something? What if the baby’s needs are not being met? What if someone coughs on the baby? Should you carry the baby in a sling, use the stroller, or hold the baby in your arms? Do you have enough diapers, food, and supplies?
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Tags: baby, Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, First Outing, parent tips, The DaddyScrubs Blog
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, many kids and dads are wondering how to shower mom with their appreciation for everything she does. Mom might say she doesn’t want any gifts, but she’ll love receiving something given from the heart. So how do you let mom know she is the root of the family?
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Tags: Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, Gifts, Mother's Day, parent tips, The DaddyScrubs Blog
This year, DaddyScrubs has partnered with Pregnancy Awareness Month (P.A.M.) in hopes mommies everywhere – and daddies too – will be educated and inspired when it comes to pregnancy.
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Tags: Alisa Donner, Anna Getty, baby shower, Christopher Gavigan, Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, Dr. Elliot Berlin, PAM, parent tips, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Awareness Month, The DaddyScrubs Blog
I am constantly reminded how important it is to teach my children about love everyday.With six kids spanning in age from 8 months to 25 years old, I’ve found it possible and helpful to teach love through the following three ways:
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Tags: Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, Dads, Love, parent tips, Teaching Children, The DaddyScrubs Blog
Long lines and toddlers seem to go together like eggs and ice cream. But that doesn’t always have to be the case. Here are a few tricks I’ve developed throughout the years that can help make waiting in a long line fun for both you and your kids.
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Tags: Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, Dads, parent tips, Standing in Line, The DaddyScrubs Blog, tips
Are you sick of battling your children in hopes they will happily do their chores while beds remain unmade and toys seem to rule your living room floor? Have those midnight walks to the kitchen become treacherous journeys complete with landmines and hidden traps? If so, I’m here to help!
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Tags: Chore Time, Chores, Dad, Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, Making Chore Time Fun, parent tips, The DaddyScrubs Blog
Take a few tips from Daddy Nickell, an expert on all things “dad, father, and daddy”. This veteran father has been through it all, with six kids ranging in age from 12 months to 26; he has learned the ins and outs of bonding with children at each stage in their development including infancy, toddlers, tweens, teens and even adulthood! Daddy Nickell has remained a hands-on father while juggling a busy career and is excited to share his “tips and tricks” for building bonds with the little ones you love.
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Tags: advice, dad tips, Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, parent tips, parenting advice, The DaddyScrubs Blog
Times are changing, and the new generation of technologically advanced kids is coming into the world. Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to take a look at this phenomenon.
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Tags: Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, LI Families, Mia Bolaris-Forget, parent tips, Techno Tots, Technology, The DaddyScrubs Blog
This week, we’re discussing the final toddler scenario Stephanie Wood discusses in her article, “Testing Your Limits” published in Parenting.com. This final common toddler scenario centers itself around kids fighting the stroller.
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Tags: Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, Errands, parent tips, Parenting, Stephanie Wood, Testing Your Limits, The DaddyScrubs Blog, tips, Toddlers
We’re nearing the end of our segment on learning how to handle difficult toddler situations. This week we’re looking at toddlers playing favorites according to Stephanie Wood’s article, “Testing Your Limits” published in Parenting.com and further discussed by Daddy Nickell – father to six and founder of DaddyScrubs, the perfect gift for dad.
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Tags: Daddy Nickell, Daddy Nickell's Daughter, Parenting, Parenting.com, Raising Kids, Stephanie Wood, Testing Your Limits, The DaddyScrubs Blog, tips, Toddlers
