Daddy Nickell

Robert Nickell, aka Daddy Nickell, father of 6, offers his "5 cents" worth of advice to expectant and new parents. Daddy Nickell is the founder of Daddyscrubs.com, delivery room duds and daddy gear for dads, and the Daddyscrubs.com blog where he covers topics about parenting and the latest baby and kids gear, all from a Dad's perspective.

Have midnight walks to the kitchen become treacherous journeys complete with landmines and hidden traps ? Are you sick of battling your children in hopes they will happily do their chores while beds remain unmade and toys or clothes seem to rule your living room floor?  If so, Daddy Nickell’s here to help! I have created, with time and experience (plus a few headaches), a foolproof method for making chore time enjoyable for both the kids...

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, many kids and dads are wondering how to shower mom with their appreciation for everything she does. Mom might say she doesn’t want any gifts, but she’ll love receiving something given from the heart. So how do you let mom know she is the root of the family? I have six kids of my own, ranging from 6 months to 25 years, and they’ve taught me a thing or two about gifts and activities mom is sure...

Potty training is a big step, and often times a difficult one for both parents and children. As a daddy to six kids, between the ages 11 months and 26 years old, I’ve dealt with my fair share of potty training challenges. Here are a few tips I've put together to help new parents transition out of the diaper stage. -Wait until the Time is Right: Every child is different, so just because your neighbor is potty training her 2-year-old son...

As a proud daddy to six kids between the ages 12 months and 26 years, I've found one thing to be true of Daddyhood, it has affected and enhanced every part of my life, including my career.  Here are a few ways my parenting skills have crossed over to my job: Roll with the punches: If you're a dad, you know, sometimes (more often than not) you just have to be flexible and roll with the punches. This daddy-induced flexibility has expanded into...

Think baby showers are just for moms? Not anymore! The “Daddy Shower” is the latest trend hitting the scene, allowing the daddy-to-be to be “showered” with gifts and fun as well. The first decision is “who is going to throw” the big event.  For the mommy, it is usually the best friend, mother, or mother in-law, or combination of the above.  For the Daddy, this role has not yet been established and quite often it is simply put...

Postpartum depression is real and it can happen to any post-delivery mother. Clinically, postpartum depression is a severe depression that occurs in women post-delivery. Treatment, symptoms and reaction time can vary from woman to woman. It can show up anytime within a year after delivery; however, most commonly it appears within the first three months. Just as it sounds, postpartum depression leaves a new mother feeling depressed with...

So you have a new baby, congratulations! You're probably running on sleepless nights and "fast" food. Take a tip from Daddy Nickell who has walked in your shoes six times. It's not always easy, but making healthy choices can be extremely beneficial to both you and your baby. Daddy Nickell provides some fun and easy ways to sneak a little wellness into your day: Walk it Out: Taking your little one on a walk, daily, is an excellent place to...

Well the big day has come.  It’s time to take the baby out of the protected household for the first time and into the world. This seems especially scary when you’re a first time parent.  So far the few trips to the doctor have not been that bad, but now you’re getting ready to go to grandma’s house two hours away; or perhaps on an airplane, or even just the first venture to the park.  What if you forget something? What if the baby’s...

So your little one’s first birthday is coming up, Daddy Nickell’s here to help relieve some stress and make buying that special gift a little bit easier. As a dad of 6, I’ve learned a thing or two about buying gifts for kids – as well as the confusion that can go along with it. I’ve compiled a list of my top three toy buying tips – from one parent to another – that will help your child remain out of harm’s way, and will help...

As a seasoned traveler, Daddy Nickell knows how stressful it can be to voyage with small children. Don’t get caught up in the stress this year, follow these tried and true tips for ensuring easy travel with your kids for Spring Break, summer and beyond. Whether you’re flying or driving to your vacation destination, here are a few reminders to help you and your children get where you’re going smoothly and happily – so your vacation can...

Every February, super markets and stores nationwide adorn their aisles with heart-shaped trinkets, red and pink ribbons and lots of chocolates. And each year, around that time, we are reminded how important it is to continue teaching my children about love. With six kids spanning in age from 8 months to 25 years old, Daddy Nickell has found it possible and helpful to teach love through the following three ways: Example: The age-old saying,...

When you’re an expectant daddy you’re up against the world – or so it seems. You’ll be on the roller coaster ride of your life complete with a pregnant, hormonal wife and seemingly endless questions and preparations – not to mention a possible hormonal rollercoaster of your own complete with a bit of weight gain. Go with the Flow: It’s a proven fact that’s dads-to-be go through some serious changes during their wife’s...