tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post4849981806819733827..comments2023-07-06T10:19:11.158-05:00Comments on Life of a New Dad: Where Can I Find Dad Training?Otter Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-66054880552024035992009-03-14T11:08:00.000-05:002009-03-14T11:08:00.000-05:00It's all trial and error. You get thrown into the ...It's all trial and error. You get thrown into the fire, plain and simple, but soon you will find yourself getting quite good at it. Next time you will already have the skill set you need.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-47654347881823650172009-03-13T21:44:00.000-05:002009-03-13T21:44:00.000-05:00i don't know, clowns are SCARY loli don't know, clowns are SCARY lolPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-19985577625822417552009-03-13T18:25:00.000-05:002009-03-13T18:25:00.000-05:00I just enrolled in clown school. I hope it works, ...I just enrolled in clown school. I hope it works, LOL, like the site and articles. Keep it up!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656125303973845693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-45959250347785607442009-03-13T18:09:00.000-05:002009-03-13T18:09:00.000-05:00clown school huh?...lol. sounds like a plan to me...clown school huh?...lol. sounds like a plan to me.johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659671063386445985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-5535505109840663412009-03-13T16:22:00.000-05:002009-03-13T16:22:00.000-05:00On the job training is all that we have. Make the ...On the job training is all that we have. Make the most of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-39821079732737321452009-03-13T15:44:00.000-05:002009-03-13T15:44:00.000-05:00@MileHighDad: Thanks for the support. I am not dow...@MileHighDad: Thanks for the support. I am not down. Being a Dad is the greatest job ever.<BR/><BR/>@Tom: I could never juggle. I get confused.<BR/><BR/>@CaJoh: Resourcefulness is definately a good tool for the tool box.Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-62702654971180002552009-03-13T15:08:00.000-05:002009-03-13T15:08:00.000-05:00But just like we never get any training for marria...But just like we never get any training for marriage, we don't get any for parenting either. I think all of our training comes from what we feel should make a good parent and applying that. I also think that being resourceful doesn't hurt either.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by,Cajohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705931109877069830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-73437767136074685912009-03-13T13:58:00.000-05:002009-03-13T13:58:00.000-05:00Excellent idea! If anyone is more equipped to take...Excellent idea! If anyone is more equipped to take a plateful of food in the face than a clown, I don't know who it would be. <BR/><BR/>If you can learn how to juggle, that's a bonus too - i never could get the timing down.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726949166373732451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-20793683058697420572009-03-13T13:00:00.000-05:002009-03-13T13:00:00.000-05:00Hang in the dude! It just gets... different! I a...Hang in the dude! It just gets... different! I am having issues myself right now with this gig, so don't let my post affect you. Overall it is a 9.9995 job, only Olga or Nadia would do better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-34502817900421562352009-03-13T12:56:00.000-05:002009-03-13T12:56:00.000-05:00@Andrew's Daddies: He is pretty well a happy baby ...@Andrew's Daddies: He is pretty well a happy baby and I am crazy so I have no trouble entertaining him.<BR/><BR/>@DaddyKV: Glad to know someone out there understands.<BR/><BR/>@Daddy Files: Believe it or not our child birth classes werre pretty fun. Our teacher was funny as hell.<BR/><BR/>@Jason: I was more prepared for the clown part than some of the other parts.<BR/><BR/>@Isabella: improv and theater are a good idea too. Pretending always helps.<BR/><BR/>@New-Dad: You are right. It just takes love, time, and effort.<BR/><BR/>@Ryan: EMT training could never hurt.Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-580969208748488042009-03-13T12:46:00.000-05:002009-03-13T12:46:00.000-05:00Yeah, that does cover the basics. Of course you a...Yeah, that does cover the basics. Of course you also have to add in some EMT training and you should about have it covered.Ryan@Cool Dad Centralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541031283748361621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-81862455246169400762009-03-13T12:11:00.000-05:002009-03-13T12:11:00.000-05:00That is the problem; any a-hole can produce a kid,...That is the problem; any a-hole can produce a kid, but it takes someone dedicated and loving to become a father.<BR/><BR/>All you can do is your best man. At least that's what I am doing. .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-18159878889293079012009-03-13T10:37:00.000-05:002009-03-13T10:37:00.000-05:00Clown school...interesting. :) Maybe throw some ...Clown school...interesting. :) Maybe throw some improv / theatre <I>(both acting and crew)</I> training in there as well. I know my previous theatre training has certainly helped me along in this new mom process.<BR/><BR/>Happy Fatherhood Friday!Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537474742419702738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-54019908624114178012009-03-13T10:14:00.000-05:002009-03-13T10:14:00.000-05:00Classes would have definitely helped. Nobody is pr...Classes would have definitely helped. Nobody is prepared for their new life as a father, nor the role of clown that promptly follows.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107035581921810659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-9800358325444527952009-03-13T10:03:00.000-05:002009-03-13T10:03:00.000-05:00I would've rather gone to clown school instead of ...I would've rather gone to clown school instead of the birthing classes. Those things sucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-60675733758316290112009-03-13T09:53:00.000-05:002009-03-13T09:53:00.000-05:00I feel ya. I have a 5 month old daughter and your ...I feel ya. I have a 5 month old daughter and your speak the truth. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-27659749951897531272009-03-13T09:32:00.000-05:002009-03-13T09:32:00.000-05:00Great post. My suggestion on this is just follow ...Great post. My suggestion on this is just follow your child, he will tell you exactly what to do to keep him entertained. <BR/><BR/>Sounds kind-a-cool though. Daddy Classes.<BR/><BR/>Before we adopted our baby, we were trained by nurses on all the proper ways of changing diapers, feeding, burping. They were so sweet to us.Andrew's Daddieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963637834438914144noreply@blogger.com