Donnah Chaseshell

Donnah Chaseshell is the visionary founder of the Fatherly Guide Site, a platform dedicated to providing fathers with practical advice, personal development tips, and family-oriented resources. With a passion for strengthening family bonds and supporting fatherhood, Donnah has created a space that empowers dads to navigate the challenges of parenting with confidence.

New Insights Into Screen Time and Children’s Behavior

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What’s Changing in the Research The old way of thinking about screen time counting hours and setting strict limits is fading fast. In its place, researchers are turning toward something more useful: context. What kids are watching, when they’re watching, and whether they’re doing it alone or with someone else […]

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Navigating Remote Work While Staying Present For Your Kids

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Identify Your Core Priorities Being present doesn’t mean being around 24/7 it means being engaged when it matters. For our family, presence looks like undistracted meals, tech free story time before bed, and actually listening when someone wants to talk. It’s about attention, not just attendance. On the work side,

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Mastering Active Listening: A Crucial Skill for Dads

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Why It’s More Than Just Hearing Most parents hear their kids. It’s the background hum of daily life questions about snacks, quick updates about school, the occasional meltdown over socks. But listening? That’s different. Listening means stopping what you’re doing, looking them in the eye, and tuning in. No multitasking.

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Family Calendar Creation Guide: Achieving Balance Through Schedule Coordination

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Balancing the various schedules of a busy family can often feel like orchestrating a complex symphony. From school events to work commitments and extracurricular activities, keeping track of everyone’s agenda is no small feat. In the midst of this juggling act, having a well-organized family calendar can be a game-changer.

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Essential Work-from-Home Tips for Dads to Boost Productivity

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Working from home as a dad comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. As a father balancing professional responsibilities with family commitments, finding the right strategies to stay productive and present is crucial. In this article, I’ll share practical tips tailored specifically for dads juggling work and family

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Effective Stress Management Tips for Dads to Achieve Work-Family Balance

Effective Stress Management Tips for Dads to Achieve Work Family Balance

Navigating the delicate balance between work responsibilities and family life can be a challenging task, especially for dads juggling multiple roles. In today’s fast-paced world, managing stress is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-family equilibrium. As a dad myself, I understand the importance of finding effective strategies to cope with

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