Welcome to the December 2006 A Father’s Voice. This month’s column is called, Pee and Poop…There, I’ve said it! and originally began life as a Two Okapis post. I realized I was writing about so many aspects of my life as a father – except dealing with my children’s bodily functions. The reason? I hated thinking about it, let alone talking about it. I’m better at it now and it all started with just saying the words. (This was the most challenging podcast I have done so far. It is one thing to write these words, Pee and Poop, but to say them out loud is still not the most comfortable experience in the world for me.)

Once again, I am excited to be able to report several new developments to you. Last week, I was interviewed by Lisa Belkin, a New York Times columnist and host of Life’s Work on XM Radio on how to make the holidays more meaningful – especially incorporating giving to charity. It is to air Thursday, December 7 at 4:00pm on XM 155. Fatherville, an excellent online resource for fathers, is interviewing me this week. Next month I’ll include the link for you to check it out. eNotAlone has picked up both of my syndicated columns; A Father’s Voice and Hey Dads…You Matter! Speaking of which, the entire Hey Dads series is now available as an eBook on JGS.net. I also have redeveloped the media section of my web site so I hope you will check out my new Press Room and, in particular, my new Press Kit. With a couple of things in the works, hopefully the New Year will start off where this one has left off.

I would like to wish all of you and your families a lovely holiday season and a New Year you all truly deserve.

A Father’s Voice is my column to voice the challenges and rewards of trying to be a very involved father to my twins despite my childhood and working full-time outside of my home. I write during the only disposable time of my day; I write during my train ride to and from home.

Pee and Poop…there I’ve said it!

By Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT

While I have written many articles on what it feels like to leave my three year old twins to go to work or the challenges I’ve faced in helping them to sleep on their own during the night, I have been avoiding one particular subject that is a major part of our lives. The main reason I have avoided the subject is that I am so uncomfortable by the whole discussion. I have actually handled helping our twin 3-year olds learn to use the potty better than I thought I would – especially considering the issues and major levels of discomfort I feel, but that doesn’t mean I like talking about it.

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