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The Developer Dad's Fitness Plan: 20 Minutes, No Gym, No Excuses

Developers sit for 10+ hours daily. Developer parents have zero time for gyms. But 20 minutes of bodyweight exercise at home — consistently — prevents the back pain, weight gain, and energy decline that sedentary developer life inevitably produces. Here's the no-equipment, no-excuse plan.

Weekend Adventures with Toddler Twins: 15 Ideas That Don't Require Planning

Twin parents don't have time for elaborate weekend plans. These 15 weekend activity ideas require zero advance planning, minimal equipment, and work with toddlers who have unpredictable energy levels and attention spans. Tried and tested in Namakkal and surroundings.

What Nobody Tells You About Being a Young Dad in India

Indian fatherhood is changing — from the emotionally distant provider model to involved, nurturing co-parenting. But the social infrastructure hasn't caught up. This honest essay covers the isolation, the judgment, and the quiet revolution of being an involved Indian dad in 2026.

Teaching Toddlers About Technology: A Developer Dad's Measured Approach

As a developer, I'm surrounded by technology. My twins are fascinated by screens, keyboards, and blinking LEDs. Rather than banning technology or surrendering to it, we approach it as a learning opportunity — teaching cause and effect, problem-solving, and digital literacy from toddler age.

South Indian Parenting Traditions That Actually Work (Backed by Science)

Many South Indian parenting traditions dismissed as 'old-fashioned' turn out to be scientifically validated: oil massage, floor sitting, extended breastfeeding, joint family involvement, and food practices. This article bridges traditional wisdom and modern evidence.

Date Night Engineering: Keeping Romance Alive with Twins Under 3

The couple that doesn't prioritize their relationship eventually has no relationship to prioritize. With twins, date nights require engineering: scheduling, logistics, and creativity. This honest article covers how we maintain connection in the chaos of twin parenting.

The Twin Dad Survival Guide: Lessons from the First Two Years

Nothing prepares you for twins. Not books, not advice, not baby classes. This is the honest, practical survival guide from the trenches — the things I wish someone had told me before our twins arrived, from sleep strategies to relationship preservation.

Screen Time for Toddlers: The Evidence-Based Approach (Not the Guilt-Based One)

Parenting forums are filled with screen time guilt. The evidence tells a more nuanced story: quality matters more than quantity, co-viewing matters more than solo viewing, and some screen time is not just acceptable but beneficial. Here's what the research actually says.

Meal Prep for Busy Developer Parents: 7 Dinners in 90 Minutes

Cooking fresh meals daily is a luxury that full-time developer parents with toddlers can't always afford. Weekend meal prep — spending 90 minutes on Sunday to prepare 7 dinners — provides home-cooked nutrition without daily cooking stress. Here's the system with South Indian family-friendly recipes.

Designing a Developer Home Office That Works with Toddlers Nearby

Remote work as a developer with twin toddlers in the house requires an office setup that handles: video calls with client-appropriate backgrounds, focus work during nap times, and child-proof boundaries that toddlers respect. This practical guide covers ergonomics, acoustics, and toddler-proofing.