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Just Being A Dad

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My Friend Let His Daughter Give Him A Makeover

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This Dad’s Life Be Like

This Dad

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My Daughter Likes Me To Wear Hair-bows With Her

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Having A Daughter Be Like

Like Father, Like Daughter

Letting His Daughter Practise

Like Daughter, Like Father

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I Have A Daughter, That’s Why I Always Look Beautiful

I Have A Daughter, That

So A Little Girl At The Shelter I Work At Wanted To Do My Hair. This Happened

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My 4 Y/O Daughter Decided To Paint My Nails To Match. Wouldn’t Be So Odd But I’m A 28 Y/O Single Dad

My 4 Y/O Daughter Decided To Paint My Nails To Match. Wouldn

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My Friend Has A Lot Of Daughters

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Dad With Painted Socks On His Legs

Gia Visiting Me At Work Today And Giving Me A Manicure

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It’s Hard To Be A Badass With A Two-Year-Old Daughter

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Every Dad Needs To Be A Master At Learning How To Paint Their Little Girl’s Nails

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Letting Your Daughter Do Your Make-up

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Like Daughter, Like Dad

Daddy Is So Pretty Now

Cute Daughter Making Up Her Father

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My Daughter Says I Look Much Better Like This

She Wanted To Be A Wolf

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Whatever It Takes To Convince My Foster Daughter That Ballet School Will Be Awesome, I’m In

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Girl Was Afraid To Wear Dress To Cinderella Movie, So Her Uncle Did This

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Halloween is all about creativity (and candy, of course). The opportunity to flex your kids’ creative muscles is the most fun of all.

Liam, a nine-year-old boy from Fort Meyers, Florida, takes full advantage of the whimsical holiday by designing his own unique costumes each year. A fan of theater and the arts, he doesn’t skimp on the details when it comes to creating new personas when Halloween rolls around. This year, he decided to pay tribute to one of Disney’s creepiest, coolest villains: Cruella de Vil.

This transformation is nothing short of incredible!

Posted by Will Hutt on Saturday, October 31, 2015

Talk about skill, am I right?

Posted by Will Hutt on Saturday, October 31, 2015

Liam’s dads helped him create the killer look and explained to the Gaily Grind that their son is more excited by “the creative process and the eccentricity of the outfit” than he is about dressing up as a woman. However, even if the latter were true, they would still support his amazing spirit!

As was sadly expected, not everyone was as impressed. Instead of politely minding her own business, one person decided to comment on Liam’s photo to express how “inappropriate” she felt it was for his parents to “do that to their child” — as if they forced him into the outfit. Luckily, Liam’s dad politely shut down the woman’s ignorance. It’s clear that this family is all about love and acceptance.

The Gaily Grind

Come on. You can’t deny how awesome this is!

Posted by Will Hutt on Saturday, October 31, 2015

He definitely has a future in the arts ahead of him.

Posted by Will Hutt on Saturday, October 31, 2015

Honestly, the haters are probably just mad that they can’t rock a red lip like Liam can.

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(via Mashable, The Gaily Grind)

In any case, stifling a child’s freedom of expression is absolutely never the answer — especially when the kid is as outstanding as this creative cutie! I can’t wait to see what Liam comes up with next year.

Parents have one goal when it comes to sending their kids to daycare: to feel like the people they’ve trusted to care for their little ones are kind, competent, and caring.

But sometimes, proper daycare research can only do so much. If citations against facilities are kept out of public records, parents have no way of knowing the truth. This is something that one heartbroken family in Oklahoma learned the hard way.

When Derek and Ali Dodd — the wonderful parents of two young boys — dropped their youngest son off at daycare in April of this year, they had no idea that he would never come home.

Jess Grasse Photography via The Edmond Sun

One of the employees at the facility carelessly let little Shepard sleep in his carseat instead of putting him in a crib. She came to check on him two hours later, and when she touched his skin, he was ice cold. Although she called 911 immediately, the damage was already done. Sadly, the infant died from something called “positional asphyxiation.”

Essentially, the baby suffocated in his sleep because he wasn’t properly fastened into the seat.

KFOR News

At an early age, babies don’t have the strength to lift and support their own heads. If improperly fastened in a carseat, infants can become slumped over, which makes them unable to breathe. This act of laziness and disregard for Shepard’s safety on the part of the daycare employee is ultimately what took his life.

The most terrifying thing about the situation is that Shepard’s death doesn’t appear in public records.

KFOR News

Parents looking to keep their kids at this daycare center would then have no idea what happened. Fortunately, the facility has since shut down.

To help cope with their grief, Derek and Ali now work to raise awareness for positional asphyxiation so that parents and caretakers can avoid making this devastating mistake.

KFOR News

To learn more about their heartbreaking story, watch the video below:

(via Wimp)

No parent should ever have to endure the loss of their child, especially at the hands of someone else’s carelessness. If you want to learn more about the dangers of positional asphyxiation, check out this Facebook page, which was created in Shepard’s honor. This knowledge could save a child’s life.

No one ever said that being a parent was easy. It’s quite the opposite, in fact. And there’s so much conflicting information out there that looking for answers can be just as confusing as having no information at all. And don’t get me started on the well-meaning friends and relatives who insist that their way is the right way.

We can’t promise that they’ll solve all of your problems, but here are 18 clever tricks that might make parenting feel a little less daunting.

1. A laundry basket keeps toys — and kids — contained in the bath.

A laundry basket keeps toys -- and kids -- contained in the bath. desktop 1442948662

Reddit / ThirdFloorNorth

2. Attaching a hook to the back of the high chair will make mealtime so much easier.

Attaching a hook to the back of the high chair will make mealtime so much easier. desktop 1442948664

Definitely Jennifer

It’s the perfect place to hang things like rags and bibs.

3. “Monster Spray” helps frightened children calm down before bed.

HappyGoLucky

Simply place stickers on a spray bottle and let them take it to bed. Don’t fill it with anything. Just tell them that monster spray is a gas that humans can’t detect. They can spray their bedrooms with reckless abandon, and they’ll never make a mess.

4. Stretching a crib sheet over the play pen keeps insects from biting your baby.

Stretching a crib sheet over the play pen keeps insects from biting your baby. desktop 1442948666

Little Baby Watson

It provides some nice shade, too.

5. Freeze a pacifier in milk or formula to soothe a teething baby.

Freeze a pacifier in milk or formula to soothe a teething baby. desktop 1442948667

The Johnston’s

Fill a small ice cube tray with milk or formula, insert pacifiers into each cup, and freeze. All you have to do after that is pop one out, hand it to your little one, and let them take care of the rest.

6. Soaking a washcloth in warm chamomile tea can help calm down babies who are feeling a little fussy.

Soaking a washcloth in warm chamomile tea can help calm down babies who are feeling a little fussy. desktop 1442948853

Flickr / Janine

Just let them chew on it a bit, and make sure the tea isn’t too hot!

7. Use a marker to make simple dosage tables on medicine bottles.

Use a marker to make simple dosage tables on medicine bottles. desktop 1442948854

Flickr / frankieleon

This will allow you to keep track of when you’ve given each dose. It’s especially helpful for sleep-deprived parents.

8. A sliced pool noodle keeps doors from slamming.

A sliced pool noodle keeps doors from slamming. desktop 1442948668

Dina Mattoni

And the extra padding makes it difficult for kids to slam their fingers in the door.

9. Pool noodles are also great for keeping little kids safely in bed.

Pool noodles are also great for keeping little kids safely in bed. desktop 1442948672

Winkgo

It’s also great for traveling with little ones who still aren’t used to sleeping in big-kid beds.

10. Keep kids from wasting toilet paper with the addition of a cute sign.

Keep kids from wasting toilet paper with the addition of a cute sign. desktop 1442948669

Amanda the Virtuous Wife

Using a road sign is a fun, friendly way to remind kids not to unravel the whole darn thing.

11. Make sidewalk chalk that fits inside old deodorant containers to avoid messes.

Make sidewalk chalk that fits inside old deodorant containers to avoid messes. desktop 1442948671

De Tout et de Rien

You can use this recipe.

12. Put a little bit of hot glue on the bottom of your kids’ slippers for some added traction.

Pretty Prudent

13. Silicone cupcake liners prevent car cupholders from getting gross.

Silicone cupcake liners prevent car cupholders from getting gross. desktop 1442948675

Kids Activities Blog

In fact, this trick is great for everyone.

14. Using BandAids can help keep tiny fingers out of electrical outlets.

Using BandAids can help keep tiny fingers out of electrical outlets. desktop 1442948676

Parent Hacks

Hotel rooms aren’t always safe, so sticking some BandAids over the outlets is a quick, easy way to keep your kids out of harm’s way.

15. Load small toys into a mesh bag and toss it in the washing machine.

Load small toys into a mesh bag and toss it in the washing machine. desktop 1442948677

Flea Chic

It’s a great way to sanitize toys, because you never really know where they’ve been.

16. Use a lint roller to clean up craft spaces.

Use a lint roller to clean up craft spaces. desktop 1442948678

RealSimple

Glitter is a nightmare to clean up, but this trick makes it easier.

17. Attach an empty tissue box to a full one for easy disposal.

Attach an empty tissue box to a full one for easy disposal. desktop 1442950977

Wide Awake

This will keep gross, germy tissues from piling up elsewhere.

18. For older kids, write laundry instructions on the washing machine with dry-erase markers.

For older kids, write laundry instructions on the washing machine with dry-erase markers. desktop 1442951983

Parent Hacks

Teach kids to do their own laundry with step-by-step instructions.

(via Wimp)

You’ll probably still have your fair share of issues, messes, and tears as a parent, but that’s okay. You’re doing better than you think.

16+ Dads Whose Daughters Made Them Pretty

Just Being A Dad

My Friend Let His Daughter Give Him A Makeover

This Dad’s Life Be Like

My Daughter Likes Me To Wear Hair-bows With Her

Having A Daughter Be Like

Like Father, Like Daughter

Letting His Daughter Practise

Like Daughter, Like Father

I Have A Daughter, That’s Why I Always Look Beautiful

So A Little Girl At The Shelter I Work At Wanted To Do My Hair. This Happened

My 4 Y/O Daughter Decided To Paint My Nails To Match. Wouldn’t Be So Odd But I’m A 28 Y/O Single Dad

My Friend Has A Lot Of Daughters

Dad With Painted Socks On His Legs

Gia Visiting Me At Work Today And Giving Me A Manicure

It’s Hard To Be A Badass With A Two-Year-Old Daughter

Every Dad Needs To Be A Master At Learning How To Paint Their Little Girl’s Nails

Letting Your Daughter Do Your Make-up

Like Daughter, Like Dad

Daddy Is So Pretty Now

Cute Daughter Making Up Her Father

My Daughter Says I Look Much Better Like This

She Wanted To Be A Wolf

Whatever It Takes To Convince My Foster Daughter That Ballet School Will Be Awesome, I’m In

Girl Was Afraid To Wear Dress To Cinderella Movie, So Her Uncle Did This

Other Parents Were Outraged By This Boy's Halloween Costume, But It's So Awesome

This transformation is nothing short of incredible!

Talk about skill, am I right?

Come on. You can’t deny how awesome this is!

He definitely has a future in the arts ahead of him.

Honestly, the haters are probably just mad that they can’t rock a red lip like Liam can.

When They Dropped Their Son Off At Daycare, It Was The Last Time They Saw Him Alive

When Derek and Ali Dodd — the wonderful parents of two young boys — dropped their youngest son off at daycare in April of this year, they had no idea that he would never come home.

Essentially, the baby suffocated in his sleep because he wasn’t properly fastened into the seat.

The most terrifying thing about the situation is that Shepard’s death doesn’t appear in public records.

To help cope with their grief, Derek and Ali now work to raise awareness for positional asphyxiation so that parents and caretakers can avoid making this devastating mistake.

To learn more about their heartbreaking story, watch the video below:

Parenting Is Made Easier With These 18 Supremely Clever Tricks

1. A laundry basket keeps toys — and kids — contained in the bath.

2. Attaching a hook to the back of the high chair will make mealtime so much easier.

3. “Monster Spray” helps frightened children calm down before bed.

4. Stretching a crib sheet over the play pen keeps insects from biting your baby.

5. Freeze a pacifier in milk or formula to soothe a teething baby.

6. Soaking a washcloth in warm chamomile tea can help calm down babies who are feeling a little fussy.

7. Use a marker to make simple dosage tables on medicine bottles.

8. A sliced pool noodle keeps doors from slamming.

9. Pool noodles are also great for keeping little kids safely in bed.

10. Keep kids from wasting toilet paper with the addition of a cute sign.

11. Make sidewalk chalk that fits inside old deodorant containers to avoid messes.

12. Put a little bit of hot glue on the bottom of your kids’ slippers for some added traction.

13. Silicone cupcake liners prevent car cupholders from getting gross.

14. Using BandAids can help keep tiny fingers out of electrical outlets.

15. Load small toys into a mesh bag and toss it in the washing machine.

16. Use a lint roller to clean up craft spaces.

17. Attach an empty tissue box to a full one for easy disposal.

18. For older kids, write laundry instructions on the washing machine with dry-erase markers.

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