Newborn Day-Night Confusion: How We Fixed the All-Night Party
Owen had his days and nights completely flipped for the first three weeks. Here's the light exposure and feeding schedule approach that finally worked.
Journal entries from the first year of fatherhood — honest, unfiltered, and occasionally sleep-deprived.
Owen had his days and nights completely flipped for the first three weeks. Here's the light exposure and feeding schedule approach that finally worked.
We weren't ready for CIO. Here's what the research says about fading, chair method, and pick-up-put-down — and what we actually used with Owen.
Owen had his first night terror at 22 months and it was terrifying. Here's how to tell the difference, why you shouldn't wake them, and…
Owen's breathing terrified me for the first two months — the pauses, the fast bursts, the grunting. Here's what's actually normal and what the research…
I Googled every rash Owen got at 2am and convinced myself it was serious each time. Here's the practical field guide I wish I'd had…
I tracked Owen's diapers in a spreadsheet for six weeks. Here's what each color actually means, the white poop scare, and what genuinely warrants a…
Owen had blood in his stool at six weeks. Here's what cow's milk protein allergy actually is, how we diagnosed it, and how we chose…
We struggled with latch for weeks before a lactation consultant spotted the tongue-tie. Here's how we diagnosed it, what the procedure involved, and what changed…
After the crib-to-bed move, Owen became the silent returner. Here's the silent return method, the ok-to-wake clock, and what finally worked.
Owen had a full meltdown on the floor of Whole Foods. Here's the co-regulation mindset shift that changed how I handle public tantrums.
Owen went through a hitting phase at 16 months and I dreaded daycare pickup. Here's what the research says and what worked.
Owen climbed out of his crib at 17 months and forced our hand. Here's the safety audit, the bed we picked, and challenges nobody warned…
Owen just turned 2, so naturally I built a readiness checklist. Here's a breakdown of the 3-day method, Oh Crap, and the naked method.
Around month eight I realized I was burned out — not tired, burned out. Here's how I diagnosed it and what pulled me out.
Around month four our shower drain clogged every day. I went down the research rabbit hole on telogen effluvium so you don't have to.
My wife struggled with low milk supply for weeks. I couldn't nurse, so I built a Notion tracker. Here's what actually moved supply and what…
What's happening in a toddler's brain at 18 months — the language explosion, the tantrums, the sleep regression — and what the research says about…
The AAP says no screens before 18 months. Real life with a toddler is messier than that. Here's what the research actually shows — and…
Why the 4-month sleep regression happens, when it ends, and the three things that actually moved the needle for us — from a dad who'd…
Term life vs. whole life, how much coverage you actually need, and the three estate-planning documents every parent should have done by month six.
What daycare, a nanny, and one parent staying home actually cost in 2026 — with the spreadsheet I built, the tax credits I missed, and…
Baby-led weaning vs. purees: what the research actually shows about choking, nutrition, and picky eating — and the boring middle-ground that worked for us.
Weight gain is an important newborn signal — but it's easy to misread without context. Here's when a home scale helps, when it just adds…
What I actually installed, what I skipped, and the order I did it in. A pragmatic, room-by-room babyproofing checklist from a data-driven dad.
"You're creating a bad habit." You'll hear it about holding, rocking, feeding to sleep, and contact naps. Here's what the evidence actually says — and…
The government is offering a one-time $1,000 contribution to a new type of child IRA. Here’s what Trump accounts actually are, whether you should sign…
Older kids bring home every virus in circulation. You can't stop that. But you can reduce the dose, protect the newborn during the highest-risk window,…
You can take a newborn to the beach — but think shade outing, not sun day. Here's what the research says about UV, heat, pool…
Most pediatricians say flying is safe after the first week — but "safe" and "smart" aren't the same thing. Here's what I found about timing,…
Baby names feel personal because they are. Here's a practical, research-backed process for narrowing the list — and owning the paperwork.
There's no universal "right day" to have sex again. But fertility can return before your first period does. Here's what the research says about timing,…
Postpartum recovery is real medical recovery, not "bouncing back." Here's what to expect, what to watch for, and the warning signs that mean call 911…
Screening isn't diagnosis. Ultrasound can't answer everything. Here's what I learned about prenatal testing — and the three questions every dad should ask.
Your due date isn't a deadline. Here's how the estimate actually works, why it changes, and how to plan around a window instead of a…
A 529 plan is one of the smartest money moves for new parents. Here's what it is, how it works, and why you should open…
The only baby registry checklist written by a data-driven dad who actually tested everything. 12 categories, pragmatic picks in each, and links to full reviews.…
The 4 best parenting books for new dads in 2026. Expecting Better, Cribsheet, Happiest Baby, and Twelve Hours' Sleep — reviewed by a first-time dad…
I spent 6 weeks choosing a stroller and built a 17-property Notion database for baby prep. Here's what actually matters when preparing for your first…
Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old review. Does this baby sleep training book actually work? Honest review from a data-driven dad with real results…
The Happiest Baby on the Block review. Does the 5 S's method actually work for soothing a crying baby? Honest review from a skeptical new…
Cribsheet by Emily Oster review. The parenting book that uses data to answer every new parent question — from breastfeeding to sleep training. Honest review…
Expecting Better by Emily Oster review. The pregnancy book that replaces fear with data. What foods are actually safe, does bed rest work, and more…
Baby won't stop crying at 3 AM? You're not alone. One dad's honest account of the midnight Google spiral and what actually helped when nothing…
Postpartum depression and anxiety affect up to 1 in 5 new parents — including dads. What the research says about symptoms, risk factors, and treatments…
New dad diaper guide: how often to change, umbilical cord care, bath safety, and rash prevention. Research-backed daily care tips for your newborn's first weeks.
The moment your baby wobbles and you realize everything is changing. A reflective essay on first steps, letting go, and the bittersweet milestones of new…
Baby development milestones month by month. When to expect rolling, sitting, crawling, and first words — plus red flags and why early intervention matters more…
Newborn health guide: normal vs concerning symptoms. When to call the doctor for fever, jaundice, breathing issues, and more. Evidence-based guidance for worried new parents.
Owen's first year by the numbers: diapers changed, hours of sleep lost, books read, and the data-driven dad's honest accounting of 365 days of fatherhood.
Breastfeeding vs formula: what the evidence actually says. A balanced, research-backed guide for new parents on feeding options, supply issues, and combination feeding.
Baby sleep guide based on actual research — not Instagram advice. Safe sleep rules, age-appropriate schedules, sleep training methods compared, and what the science really…
Why is my baby crying so much? The most common reasons newborns cry, evidence-based soothing techniques, and when colic might be the cause. Answers for…
What nobody tells you about becoming a dad. The emotions, the identity shift, and the things no baby book prepares you for. An honest essay…
What you actually need for a newborn and what's just marketing. Evidence-based baby essentials list for new parents — save money on the stuff that…
Preparing for labor and delivery: what first-time dads need to know. Birth plan options, pain management research, what to pack, and how to be a…
Pregnancy health and safety cheat sheet. What foods are actually dangerous, is moderate exercise safe, and other evidence-based answers to common pregnancy questions.