Welcome to PapZen, your go-to parenting blog where honesty meets helpful insights. I am Noah Sawyer, a dedicated dad passionate about sharing authentic parenting experiences that resonate with families. Whether you are seeking practical tips on child-rearing, effective discipline strategies, or engaging activities for kids, this blog is designed to provide candid, straightforward advice how to navigate the wonderful yet challenging journey of parenting. Join us as we empower each other in creating a nurturing environment for our children to thrive and grow.
13 December 2025
Exploring Local History Together: Strengthening Bonds Through Learning
Let’s be honest—parenting isn’t just about school runs, mealtime battles, and bedtime routines. It’s about building real connections with our kids. And one of the most powerful,...
12 December 2025
Celebrating Milestones, Big and Small, in the Special Needs Journey
Let’s be real for a second — parenting is a wild ride. Now, add in the unique path of raising a child with special needs, and you’ve got a journey that’s filled with challenges, triumphs,...
11 December 2025
The Isolation of Parenting and How to Reach Out for Support
Parenting is often romanticized as one of life’s most rewarding experiences—and let’s be honest, it absolutely is in so many ways. But it doesn’t take long after bringing that sweet little...
10 December 2025
Outdoor Adventures That Will Bring Your Family Together
Busy schedules, screen time overload, and the never-ending to-do lists—sound familiar? For many families, quality bonding time often gets squeezed into the margins of an already jam-packed...
9 December 2025
The Connection Between Technology and ADHD in Children
Let`s face it — parenting in the digital age is kinda like trying to nail jelly to a wall. Screens are everywhere. From the moment your kiddo wakes up to the time you ~drag~ lovingly tuck them...
8 December 2025
Making the Transition Back to Work After Parental Leave
Returning to work after having a baby is one of those life milestones that feels like jumping on a moving train—you’re trying to catch your breath while juggling a million feelings at once. You...
7 December 2025
How to Handle Working Mom Guilt and Thrive in Both Roles
Being a working mom is like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle—on a tightrope. Sound dramatic? Well, welcome to motherhood, where chaos reigns, coffee becomes a food group, and guilt...
6 December 2025
Promoting Positive Behavior in Children with Challenging Diagnoses
Parenting is already a wild ride, right? Now add a twist—navigating the parenting maze with a child who has a challenging diagnosis like ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), oppositional defiant...
5 December 2025
Balancing Love and Discipline: How to Set Effective Boundaries
Parenting is a rollercoaster ride filled with joy, challenges, and countless learning moments. One of the biggest struggles? Finding the sweet spot between love and discipline. How do we set...