Fatherhood Is Tough on Friendships

Plus, 330,000 Frigg Pacifiers Were Recalled Due to Choking Hazard [Fatherly_Seahorse]( Losing [friends]( to fatherhood seems inevitable. Even before the baby arrives, a shift is underway. You’re going to appointments, building a nursery, taking classes. Your time, energy, and money is already going towards this as yet unseen, possibly unnamed person. And that’s just the beginning. Things must look different — after all, you’re becoming a parent. But they don’t have to completely disappear. Friends are a crucial commodity, one to preserve as best as you can. Doing so requires a willingness to get out in front of some stuff and be willing to accept the change. It sounds a touch overwhelming, but the overhaul on your life is already in process. LIFE [25Article1]( [How to Keep Your Friendships Alive After Becoming a Dad]( Fatherhood can be tough on friendships. [This is how to ensure your buddies don't all slip away.]( [READ THE STORY]( [bottomquote-psd] Friendship puts us in the moment and it takes you out of your thoughts, which is not always a happy place. [bottomquote-psd] — Dr. Scott Bea, a clinical psychologist at Cleveland Clinic, [on the profound importance of friendships.]( FURTHER READING - [How to Cope With the End of a Close Friendship]( - ​​​​​[The Unmistakable Impact of Having a Few Good Dad Friends]( - [Why Everyone Needs Casual Friends in Their Lives]( LISTEN UP [11Article2]( [The Greatest Kid’s Album of All Time]( There isn’t much that can hold a candle to Raffi’s ‘Singable Songs for the Very Young.’ Produced by Daniel Lanois (yeah, the guy who went on to produce the best albums from Dylan, U2, Neil Young, and Willie Nelson) and backed by multi-instrumentalist Ken Whitely, this is without a doubt the greatest kids album of all-time. So how did it all come together? [Hear about it on the latest episode of our new podcast, “Finding Raffi”.]( [BUY NOW]( RECALL [25Article2]( [330,000 Frigg Pacifiers Were Recalled Due to Choking Hazard]( Mushie & Co recalled the pacifiers after more than 200 international reports that the nipple of the pacifier was detaching. [Here's what to know.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS What to Know About Product Recalls The vast majority of consumer products in the United States are safe. This is a testament to our infrastructure and the network of governing agencies tasked with making sure everything meets strict criteria (There’s a reason you don’t really worry about a glass of milk making you sick or a lawnmower exploding when you start it up.) Still, no system is perfect, and hundreds of product recalls occur each year, including plenty of toys and baby products that kids and parents might use every day. The same agencies that promote and enforce the standards that make most consumer products quite safe also handle processes designed to inform the public about dangerous products and remove them from circulation. With the notable exception of car seats, which are regulated by the National Highway Transportation Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the regulator for toys and baby products in the United States. While product recalls are relatively rare, they still happen, and it’s important to be aware of how the process works and what they can do to make sure the stuff their kids use is safe. [You can learn more about recalls here.]( PLAY [25Article3]( [Netflix Jr. Just Released a Brilliant Bedtime Podcast For Kids]( The new audio bedtime stories star Ada Twist, the Storybots, [Ridley Jones and more.]( [READ THE STORY]( TALK TO US Have a question? Comment? Want to tell us a no-good terrible story? Or a helpful parenting tip? We want to hear from you (and yes, we may publish your response in an article or forthcoming newsletter). Send your thoughts to [hello@fatherly.com](mailto:hello@fatherly.com?subject=Fatherly%20Newsletter%20Feedback). [FATHERLY_LOGO]( [FB]( [IG]( [Twitter]( [View this email in your browser]( 315 Park Ave. South New York, NY 10010 You can [manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( here. Copyright © 2022 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. [Link](