#bearded parenting

[sonofthebeard]

Oh! Mamma put him in my onesie! @mammamanna

[sonofthebeard]

Daddy's got to get cuddle time in too! Especially after changing that stinky diaper! Haha.

[daughterofthebeard]

Beard Pulling

My latest post on Parenting by The Beard:

So everyone knows how babies love to grab and pull on beards. But as my daughter has grown I have found that her love for the beard (and grabbing it) has also grown.

As parents we are often distracted from our children by work, TV, smart phones, or any number of things. But my daughter has figured out that she can always get my attention by grabbing my beard and pulling my head around to look at her. Some parents might get angry at their child for doing this but I appreciate it because it reminds me to be present with her and that my attention is far better spent in connection with her than on anything I might be distracted by.

Even if it is just to listen to her for a second and to tell her that I am working on something I need to focus on, I always feel better after I acknowledge her.  When she grabs my beard and pulls my head around, I am happy. I am happy because it reminds me that, no matter what, she is the most important thing in the world to me.

[themostinterestingbeard]

Parenting by the Beard times two.

[daughterofthebeard]

Zip-lining in the rain is totally safe right?

[daughterofthebeard]

Name 10 facts about you and pass this along to your 10 newest followers. <3

I am my mom's only child and my dad's first of three.

My parents are divorced but get along well. So do my mom and step-mom.

I am 8 years older than my (half) brother and 12 years older than my (half) sister.

My brother is a juggler, uni-cyclist, clown, and just all around awesome performer.

My sister holds a year-round position with King of Pops.

I'm a professional environmental engineer and LEED accredited professional.

I like awesome beards and moustaches.

My large beard makes some people think I look "unprofessional".

My large beard apparently makes people think I must be related to Duck Dynasty. Seriously, everyone asks me that these days. Nothing against the show but DD did not invent the beard people!

I started a Facebook page called Parenting by the Beard!  Give us a like!

[themostinterestingbeard]

Parenting by The Beard

Men need to be present in their children's lives, active in their upbringing, and a source of...

I launched my new Facebook Page today.  Please like and sign up for notifications! Do it for the kids.

[daughterofthebeard]

Just Like Me!

Phia: We have a new baby, Daddy.

Daddy: Oh, what a cute baby.

Phia: It's a baby boy.

Daddy: Oh, he's so cute.

Phia: He's gonna grow up to have a beard just like you!