Why Traveling with a Toddler is Insane (And Why You Should Do It Anyway)

Everyone told us we were crazy to fly internationally with a toddler. They were half right. Here's how we did it and why you should take the trip.

Best things to buy at Costco for new parents during COVID

This post covers the best things to buy at Costco for new parents. We’re a few weeks away from our little one arriving and have entered full-blown nesting mode. To be honest, it feels a lot like preparing for a hurricane, so it’s something we’re familiar with

How to Use Google Photos to Organize (AND FIND) Family Pictures

In this post I’m going to share how to use Google Photos Smart Albums to organize and find your family pictures. Especially those of your little one. I still have a few months before my little one joins the family, but I already know we’re going to be

Getaway Houston Review - Great for a Socially Distanced Babymoon?

My wife Karla and I recently took a trip to Getaway’s Houston outpost. We’ve been looking for some way to get out of our apartment, at least for a few days. Work has been wild for both of us and I had just spent the weekend attending the

2020 Dad 2.0 Summit Recap - A First Time Attendee’s Experience

As you might be aware from an earlier post.. or maybe this site gave away that I’m going to be a dad! And, this past weekend capped my first ever Dad 2.0 Summit. Originally intended to be held in Los Angeles, this year’s conference was held virtually

Prenatal Appointments During COVID - A New Dad’s Experience

Please note this post was written in May 2020 when I accompanied my wife to her first prenatal appointment during the COVID pandemic. Today is the day! May 21st was my partner’s first prenatal appointment. Needless to say, we’ve been counting down to this day since we found

Week 6 Pregnancy Check-in for Dads

This is a part of what I’m calling the NEW2DAD Check-in Series. Each post will share my experience at different stages during Karla’s pregnancy. Hi friends! This is my Week 6 (June 6, 2020) Check-in. It’s 6:30am, Karla is asleep and Mia (our cat) is zooming

Welcome to NEW2DAD

What’s this about? Every new blog deserves at least one post that describes what the heck this thing is. That’s what this one is about We’re having a baby! My wife Karla and I are expecting our first baby early next year! We have been together for