Christian Dashiell

Kansas

Content Update Editor at Parents

I write about parenting, pop culture & other interests ✍🏽 I talk about Ted Lasso on @TedLassoPod ⚽️ I enjoy hip-hop 🎤 BBQ 🍖 & sports 🏀 I laugh at trolls 🤣

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The best bidet hits all the right spots

1 month ago | one5c.com | Christian Dashiell |Tyler Santora

While it took a pandemic-era toilet paper shortage to spur the change, more Americans than ever are embracing the bidet. Sales of the butt-washing bathroom appliance have increased at least 20% each year since lockdown and show no sign of slowing down. This is good news, as rinsing your posterior with a stream of water shot from a bidet is both less wasteful and more hygienic than wiping with toilet paper.
Parents Are Rejecting the ‘Idyllic’ and Embracing the ‘Real’, Thanks to This Latest Survey

1 month ago | msn.com | Christian Dashiell

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Parents Are Rejecting the ‘Idyllic’ and Embracing the ‘Real’, Thanks to This Latest Survey

1 month ago | parents.com | Christian Dashiell

When comparing our chaotic parenting lives against the idyllic households of parenting influencers, who appear to have all the right hacks for peaceful mealtimes and tranquil households, it can be easy for feelings of inadequacy to creep in. However, the real cheat code may be turning away from the idyllic and amplifying the real-life stories of parents who share similar struggles. It turns out doing so helps harness the power of connection and solidarity needed to navigate parenting challenges.
Dad Asks How Introverted Parents Communicate Their Need for Space to Kids

1 month ago | msn.com | Christian Dashiell

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Dad Asks How Introverted Parents Communicate Their Need for Space to Kids

1 month ago | parents.com | Christian Dashiell

Alone time can be fleeting for parents of young children. This can feel especially suffocating for introverted parents who are often drained by lively, interpersonal exchanges and energized by quiet, low-stimulation environments. While fellow adults are likely to be more understanding of requests for solitude, children can struggle to give their parents even a few moments of undisturbed calm.
The Best Fire Pits of 2024

Nov 18, 2024 | gearjunkie.com | Christian Dashiell

The ability to harness fire is one of humanity’s most significant accomplishments. And while a nice hole or a ring of rocks can provide an adequate setup for gathering around flaming embers, the best fire pits are preferable for both style and safety. While the basic premise of every fire pit is the same, features vary from model to model to suit different needs and preferences, so we have thoroughly examined which ones are best equipped for various situations.
Learn How to Carve a Turkey Like a Pro for Juicy Slices

Nov 6, 2024 | atbbq.com | Christian Dashiell

After taking the time to cook a delicious and beautiful turkey, there’s one final — and critical — task to master: carving the bird. Here, we’ll take the mystery out of how to carve a turkey so that your masterpiece will look the part and wow your friends and family from the moment they set eyes on it and so you can snap that perfect picture before everyone digs in.
Dr. Seuss and Minecraft Team Up for a Fresh New Gamified Learning Experience (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 15, 2024 | parents.com | Christian Dashiell

Two of the most recognizable names in children’s entertainment and learning have teamed up for a collaboration that's bound to capture the imagination—and the attention of both parents and kids. For the first time, Minecraft is introducing the fanciful stylings of Dr. Seuss to the extremely popular game. There are three new game modes and free Dr. Seuss-themed skins that creatively blend the worlds of Dr. Seuss and Minecraft together with challenging new adventures.
The 10 Classic Fights New Dads Have With Their Partners

Aug 27, 2024 | fatherly.com | Christian Dashiell

While a newborn is rightly billed as a bundle of joy, two things can be true simultaneously: For many couples, a new baby is also a powder keg for conflict, as they are forced to evaluate and negotiate how their latest addition will affect life moving forward. Between sleep deprivation, a lack of quality time with your partner, a steep learning curve, plus a brand new, intense love and all the pressure that comes with it — fights are practically inevitable.
Why Do Dads Love To Toss Their Babies In The Air?

Aug 27, 2024 | fatherly.com | Christian Dashiell

From our earliest days, guys are overcome with urges that cause others to raise an eyebrow or shake their heads. As babies and toddlers, we instinctively and mindlessly twiddle our boy parts. When adolescence sets in, we impulsively jump up to smack every door jam we pass under. And when we reach fatherhood, something deep inside us yearns to throw our babies in the air playfully. The paternal urge to toss babies is an outlier, as it runs antithetical to most parenting practices.