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.
28 October 2025
How to Let Go of Perfectionism as a Solo Parent
Let’s be real—being a solo parent is like juggling flaming swords while walking a tightrope... in the rain. You’re expected to wear all the hats: cook, cleaner, financial planner, therapist,...
27 October 2025
Helping Your Child Cope With Failure: Teaching the Importance of Perseverance
Failure. Just the word itself can make your stomach churn a little, right? Now, imagine how it feels for your child—a math test with a big red `F,` not making the soccer team, or getting turned...
26 October 2025
Helping Kids Understand Why Parents Work
If you`ve ever tried telling your child, “Mommy or Daddy has to work,” and received a blank stare or a pout in return—you’re not alone. Helping kids understand why parents work can be one...
25 October 2025
Teaching Your Child Responsibility Without Resorting to Nagging
Raising responsible kids is every parent`s goal, but let`s be real—getting them to pick up after themselves, do their homework, or complete chores without nagging can feel downright impossible....
24 October 2025
When You Feel Like Your Own Parent Was Better Than You
Ever find yourself looking at your child and suddenly thinking, “Wow, my parents were so much better at this than I am”? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. This thought creeps in more often...
23 October 2025
The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact with Your Newborn
Bringing a new baby into the world is magical, messy, emotional, and let’s be honest—it can be a little overwhelming too. Amid all the chaos of hospital rooms, sleepless nights, and figuring...
22 October 2025
Dressing Your Newborn: Safety and Comfort Tips
Let’s be real—babies don’t come with instruction manuals. From feeding schedules to figuring out how to swaddle without wrapping them like a burrito gone wrong, parenting is a whole learning...
21 October 2025
How Often Should You Feed a Newborn? A Parent’s Guide
Bringing home a newborn is one of those life-altering moments that turns your world upside down—in the best way, of course. Suddenly, your days revolve around feeding, changing diapers, and...
20 October 2025
Building Stronger Bonds Through Random Acts of Kindness as a Family
Kindness. It’s one of those simple words that holds an entire world inside it. Like a cozy blanket on a cold day or a handwritten note tucked inside a lunchbox. When we think about raising kind...