Welcome to the PapMate parenting blog, your trusted resource for navigating the rewarding and challenging journey of parenthood. Authored by Max Shaffer, this blog combines expert insights with personal experiences to share valuable parenting tips and advice that empower you to nurture, educate, and engage with your children effectively. Whether you are seeking guidance on child development, discipline strategies, or fun family activities, our content is designed to support you at every stage of parenting, helping you create a loving and positive environment for your kids while fostering strong family bonds. Join us as we explore the joys and challenges of raising happy and healthy children in today's ever-evolving world.
4 August 2025
Creative Ways to Make Your Home Safe for Toddlers
If you`ve ever spent five minutes with a toddler, you already know—they have the instincts of a cat and the curiosity of a detective. One minute they’re playing quietly with blocks, the next...
3 August 2025
Setting Family Goals as a Dad to Make Your Time More Meaningful
Ah yes, fatherhood—the great adventure of sticky fingers, sleepless nights, and unsolicited parenting advice from your mother-in-law. You’re juggling work, household responsibilities, and...
2 August 2025
Teaching Your Preschooler Basic Problem-Solving Skills
Ever watched your preschooler struggle with a puzzle piece or try to figure out how to stack blocks without them falling over? That`s problem-solving in action — and it starts way earlier than we...
1 August 2025
How to Strengthen Your Bond with Your Preschooler Through Quality Time
When was the last time your preschooler looked up at you with wide eyes, heart full of curiosity, and asked to play? You were probably in the middle of folding laundry or answering emails, right?...
31 July 2025
How to Make the Most out of Limited Family Time
Let’s be honest—life these days can feel like a giant to-do list that just keeps growing. Between work deadlines, school drop-offs, laundry piles, and the occasional attempt at “me time,”...
30 July 2025
Telecommuting as a Parent: Finding Structure Amongst Flexibility
Let’s be honest—telecommuting as a parent can feel like juggling flaming bowling pins while riding a unicycle. One minute you’re on a Zoom call giving your best professional self, and the...
29 July 2025
Culture and Potty Training: Approaches from Around the World
Potty training—one of the biggest milestones (and let’s be honest, challenges) in a toddler`s life. If you`re in the midst of it, you’ve probably heard all sorts of advice: start early, wait...
28 July 2025
Disciplining With Love: Establishing Boundaries Without Guilt
Parenting is this wild, beautiful ride full of unpredictable moments, deep emotions, and let’s be honest—a boatload of tough decisions. One of the trickiest parts? Discipline. But not just any...
27 July 2025
Toddlerhood and Boundaries: When They Start Testing the Limits
Ah, toddlerhood—the magical time when your sweet little baby transforms into a fearless boundary-pushing tornado of energy. One moment, they`re giggling in your arms; the next, they`re proudly...