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.
4 August 2025
Dealing with Discrimination: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Rights
Let’s be real—being a parent is tough enough without having to also fight for your child`s basic rights. But what happens when your kid faces discrimination? Whether it’s at school, at the...
3 August 2025
Is My Newborn’s Behavior Normal? Addressing Common Worries
Bringing home a newborn is like being handed the most delicate, unpredictable, and beautiful puzzle you`ve ever seen. Every hiccup, grunt, or wriggle feels mysterious, and if you`re like most new...
2 August 2025
How to Give Yourself Grace in the Struggles of Solo Parenting
Parenting is tough — let’s just get that out there. Now take that already demanding job, remove a partner from the equation, and voilà… you’ve got yourself one of the hardest gigs on the...
1 August 2025
Creating Family Traditions That Will Be Cherished for Years
Have you ever noticed how certain moments from your childhood just stick with you? A special Sunday breakfast, movie night with homemade popcorn, or the way your family celebrated the holidays?...
31 July 2025
How to Support Your Partner During Newborn Care
Bringing home a newborn is like stepping into a new world—sleepless nights, endless feeding sessions, blowout diapers, and lots of emotions. If you`re reading this, it probably means you`re...
30 July 2025
How to Cultivate Strong Listening Skills in Young Learners
Let’s be honest—listening is hard, even for adults. Ever caught yourself nodding while your child talks, but your brain`s off thinking about dinner plans or work emails? We’ve all been there....
29 July 2025
Boundaries in Public: Teaching Children How to Behave in Social Settings
Let’s face it—taking kids out in public can sometimes feel like setting off fireworks inside a library. One minute your toddler is waving politely, and the next, they’re screaming because...
28 July 2025
Letting Go of Control and Embracing the Imperfections of Motherhood
Motherhood. That one word stirs up a whirlwind of emotions—love, joy, pride, exhaustion, guilt, anxiety, and more. Let’s be honest, being a mom is one of the most rewarding yet challenging...
27 July 2025
The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Kids (And Why They Need More of It)
Have you ever watched your child run barefoot through the grass, cheeks flushed, eyes wide with wonder? There’s something almost magical about it, isn`t there? That invisible, electric spark that...